Opposition protests in capital amid Covid-19 crisis

2020 Sep Sun 11:01
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41 protesters were arrested on Saturday, for violating the Health Protection Agency |(HPA)’s safety rules. The opposition claims to not having any involvement with the protest.
Police had warned of strict legal action against those who organize and take part in public gatherings and rallies in breach of HPA guidelines. Photo: RaajjeMV
41 protesters were arrested on Saturday for violating Covid-19 safety rules. Photo: RaajjeMV
41 protesters were arrested on Saturday for violating Covid-19 safety rules. Photo: RaajjeMV
A number of officers were dispatched to disperse the crowd; public gatherings are prohibited in the capital as a Covid-19 preventive measure. Photo: RaajjeMV
41 protesters were arrested on Saturday for violating Covid-19 safety rules. Photo: RaajjeMV
PNC’s deputy Ibrahim Shujau; he was fined for violating Covid-19 safety guidelines during another protest, earlier this month. Photo: RaajjeMV
41 protesters were arrested on Saturday for violating Covid-19 safety rules. Photo: RaajjeMV
The opposition has been criticized for staging these protests amid a health crisis, in a congested city such as Male’. Photo: RaajjeMV
PNC’s deputy Ibrahim Shujau; he was fined for violating Covid-19 safety guidelines during another protest, earlier this month. Photo: RaajjeMV
Leader of Progressive National Congress (PNC) at the protest area; the opposition claims that they had no involved in Saturday’s protest. Photo: RaajjeMV