Campaigning lawmakers arrested ahead of president’s visit
The lawmakers were arrested on Gadhdhoo ahead of President Yameen’s visit to the island.
07 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Opposition MPs Mohamed Ameeth and Ahmed Abdulla have been arrested while campaigning door-to-door on Gadhdhoo island in Gaaf Dhaal atoll, local media reported.
A police spokesman told local media that they were arrested for attempting to obstruct a police operation.
The arrests come as President Abdulla Yameen tours the southern atoll. He is due to visit Gadhdhoo later Tuesday to inaugurate a harbour, sewerage system and housing project on the island.
“Yameen needs to arrest everyone to get on an island,” said Ibrahim Ameer, a member of the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, tweeting a photo of MP Ameeth being led away by police officers.
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