February 7 Coup

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A roundup of the day’s top stories.

MDP will seek retribution for February 7, Dr Shaheem warns

The joint opposition candidate will jail allies involved in the 2012 transfer of power, he contended.

Saturday’s election an opportunity to reverse damage of February 7, says Nasheed

PIC concludes investigation into “brutal and inhuman conduct” by police during power transfer

“What police officers did on February 6, 7 and 8 were crimes”: Police Integrity Commission

President Waheed orders officials “shun” Parliament oversight committee

Broadcasting Commission President Badr Naseer resigns over government’s allegations of “negligence”

Nazim files complaint against Raajje TV with police, broadcasting commission over leaked texts

Tensions escalate as government accuse MDP, Raajje TV of “inciting hatred and violence against police”

Ports Workers Union accuse MPL of employee “rights violations” for political activism

Commonwealth Envoy expresses concern at “rising political tension” in the Maldives

President Waheed will not hold talks with Nasheed “as long as MDP protests continue”

PG files charges against former President Nasheed over Judge Abdulla’s detention

Violence escalates in Malé as police clash with MDP protesters

Arson, rubber bullets, batons and pepper spray: MDP protests continue

MDP vows to continue street protests until “coup-government topples”

MJA condemns MDP for “obstructing” reporters, appeals to journalists to refrain from political activism

PPM “threatening” and “intimidating” police and military CoNI witnesses: MDP

Police arrest 13 during MDP march held to mark February 8 police brutality

Six arrested during MDP protest against prosecution of party supporters