Multiple members of the opposition coalition have been arrested by Maldives Police Service during today’s protests in Malé city.
Deputy Mayor of Malé City Ahmed Nareesh, MP of Guraidhoo constituency Mohamed Ghassan and MP of Maavashu constituency Mohamed Saeed as well as former MP of Hoarafushi constituency Mohamed Ismail have been taken into custody. Meanwhile, Nareesh was arrested just before the protest began.
Multiple protestors have also been arrested during today’s protests dubbed as “Neyvaaholhiah” by the opposition. Moreover, Police cordoned off the road area near the PPM office with barricades and dozens of Special Operations Police officers were stationed across the Male’ city.
In the statement released by Maldives Police Service regarding the protest yesterday night stated that the authority believes that the impending protest would not be in accordance with the Freedom of Peaceful Assembly Act and threatened to stop the protests to ensure public safety.
