33 protesters barred from protests for 60 days
09 Mar 2015, 1:35 PM
Ismail Humaam Hamid
The Criminal Court has conditioned the release of 33 opposition protesters arrested last week on their staying home from further protests for 60 days.
Human Rights NGO Maldivian Democracy Network (MDN) has described the move as unconstitutional, arguing the condition violated the right to freedom of assembly and expression.
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) MP Fayyaz Ismail was remanded for additional 15 days when he refused the Criminal Court’s condition on Saturday.
Supporters have commended Fayyaz’s “bravery,” and called on protesters to follow his example.
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