Opposition Protests

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Some of the individuals arrested during the October 3 rally

No charges to be filed against ‘Lootuvaifi’ rally detainees

Police officers casually escort suspects arrested in connection with the airport heist

Protesters handcuffed and jailed while robbery suspects escorted casually!

As part of the gathering held in Maafushi calling for Solah's immediate, unconditional release. 11.10.2025

15 days in custody without charges: public outrage grows over detention of protesters

Protesters clash with police officers during the October 3 rally

HRCM launches probe into police use of sonic weapon against civilians

Commonwealth Secretary General, Shirley Botchwey

Commonwealth "closely monitoring" protests, arrests in Maldives amid rising tensions

MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail at Fashaairu Program

“Stand up or be silenced for decades”: MDP Chair warns of looming dictatorship under Pres. Muizzu

Police active during a protest staged by journalists.

Police allege plans to incite chaos during MDP rally amid growing political tensions

As part of the "Women's Voice" rally held in preparation for MDP's "Lootuvaifi Lootuvaifi" October rally.

MDP organizes “Women’s Voice” event in Malé ahead of major October rally

Mariyam "Mandhy" Zubair, speaking to RaajjeTV

Mandhy summoned to police again

Sajidha (C) has filed a lawsuit against Mandhy (L), Fayyaz (R) and MDP

MDP slams lawsuit targeting opposition voices, political figures

Interview given by Fathimath Shiuna, a prominent figure in MDP's political activities, to RaajjeTV - 17.03.2025

"Police summons for protesters is a policy that failed about 19 years ago"

MDP took to the streets to protest against the constitutional amendments, on Wednesday

Gov’t officials intervene to obstruct opposition protest during official hours

Protesters demanding for the handover of their land and flats

Protesters stress gov’t’s failure to heed people’s concerns, even near People’s Majlis

The government has urged all parties to act responsibly and refrain from such disrespectful acts

Gov't condemns opposition’s misuse of Eid festivities to spread hatred using “India Out” slogan

The case came into the spotlight after officers of the Maldives Police Service (MPS) manhandled an elderly woman during a rally staged on Sunday evening

Matter of police manhandling elderly woman at protest will be looked into: CP

Women were among those arrested by Police during Friday's opposition demonstrations outside the PPM Head Office

All of Fridays' protestors released, except for two who attempted to assault Police