Qasim Ibrahim's remand hearing

Aishath Shaany

Qasim’s family members near jetty as he was taken back to Dhoonidhoo Detention Center, after being issued a six-day remand

Authorities beefed up security measures near Criminal Court area as Qasim was being presented to court for remand hearing

Siblings Yumna and Faris Maumoon at Friday’s protest against Qasim’s arrest. Incumbent President Abdulla Yameen is their half-uncle

Daughter of ex-President Maumoon, Yumna Maumoon was also at Friday’s gathering

A number of opposition members, including senior officials, gathered on Friday, calling for Qasim’s immediate release

Police also used pepper spray to disperse the protesters without prior warning

The EU along with Norway, Switzerland, Canada, and the United States of America states have called on Maldivian authorities to ensure that opposition activities go forth without intimidation or threat

Police also used pepper spray to disperse the protesters, as well as towards journalist

Police used forced to push back the opposition members protesting Qasim’s ‘unlawful arrest’, arresting protesters

Deputy leader of Ex-President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s faction of the divided PPM was seen on the frontline at the protest

Police officers active near Salsa Restaurant as opposition members gather as Jumhooree Party leader Qasim Ibrahim was brought to Criminal Court for remand hearing