Maldives opposition condemns police obstruction of anti-corruption walk
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party has said that the government’s infringement of the constitutional right to freedom of assembly shows its “lack of sincerity” in inviting political parties for talks.
14 Feb 2016, 9:00 AM
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party has condemned the police obstruction of an anti-corruption walk in Malé on Friday afternoon.
Shortly before the march was due to begin near the Nalahiya Hotel, riot police officers “without any warning” seized a pickup with sound systems as well as flags and cases of water bottles.
The police had banned the use of four-wheeled vehicles in protests without prior permission in May.
Specialist Operations police officers then blocked the walk and pepper sprayed several people at close range, including the MDP’s deputy chairperson Ali Niyaz – who was rushed to hospital with difficulty breathing – as well as the party’s MPs and national council members.
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