After 35 hours, Saeed ends hunger strike
19 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ހޯމަ 07:56Mohamed Saeed has ended his 35-hour hunger strike, which was launched to protest systemic failures after an individual repeatedly released from custody continued to threaten a family. Saeed concluded the protest following a meeting with Home Minister Ihusaan, who shared details regarding the case and provided assurances that authorities would be monitored to ensure they fulfill their legal obligations.
Mohamed Saeed has ended his hunger strike after maintaining the protest without interruption. | Social Media
Mohamed Saeed has concluded his hunger strike after maintaining the protest until state institutions, which he accused of failing in their responsibilities, clarified how they intend to proceed regarding the relevant parties.
Saeed concluded his 35-hour hunger strike on Sunday afternoon, which he had launched on Saturday to protest what he described as a total systemic failure. His protest followed the repeated release of an individual arrested for threatening and harassing families.
In a post shared after ending his protest, Saeed announced that he had concluded his 35-hour hunger strike. He expressed satisfaction with the assurances provided by the relevant authorities regarding future cooperation. Saeed also extended his gratitude to Home Minister Ali Ihusaan for personally providing those guarantees. Furthermore, he stated that he would be closely monitoring the situation to ensure that the commitments made by the relevant agencies are fully honored.
He expressed his gratitude to all parties who provided assistance and cooperation throughout the duration of the strike.
Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan has met with Saeed to discuss the ongoing matter. During the meeting, the Minister provided an update on the government's progress regarding the case, while Saeed shared his concerns and key messages intended for the government and relevant authorities.
Minister Ihusaan has met with Saeed during his ongoing hunger strike, where he is demanding justice over the repeated harassment of pedestrians and commuters on Kashimaa Hingun and Dhoohimeri Magu in Malé by an individual named Faris. | Social Media
Saeed previously noted that although he had been arrested between 25 and 30 times over the past 18 months, he was typically released within a week at most. He emphasized that his repeated arrests provided no solace to his family. Consequently, he stated that the family has no intention of ending their ongoing hunger strike.
While Saeed continued his vocal protest, the individual identified as Faris was taken into police custody on Saturday. Despite police requests to end the demonstration following the arrest, Saeed persisted, citing a complete lack of confidence in the system. The protest was finally brought to a conclusion after 35 hours.
