Opposition coalition holds protests across nation
The protesters called on authorities to implement the Supreme Court order on February 1 to release nine political prisoners and reinstate 12 MPs
Protesters at the coalition rally
Supporters of the opposition coalition on Friday held anti-government protests in capital city Malé and the atolls.
The protesters called on authorities to implement the Supreme Court order on February 1 to release nine political prisoners and reinstate 12 MPs.
A large number of protesters gathered at different parts of the capital’s main thoroughfare Majeedhee Magu at 4:15pm.
Police were seen using a copious amount of pepper spray to control the crowd.
Protests were also held in AA Ukulhas, GDh Thinadhoo, L Maamendhoo, GA Villingili, Th Kinbidhoo, and Th Kandoodhoo.
At the protest in Male’, police arrested former speaker Abdulla Shahid, Jumhoree Party (JP)’s deputy leader Abdulla Riyaz, and Dhidhdhoo MP Abdul Latheef Mohamed.
