MDP resumes street rallies
The main opposition party’s first street rally in three months attracted a crowd of about 200 people. Dozens of police officers made several attempts to obstruct the rally, but backed away after moving the protesters to the pavement.
30 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) resumed its street rallies in Malé with a gathering in front of Nalahiya Hotel last night.
Dozens of Specialist Operations (SO) police officers along with traffic policemen made several attempts to obstruct the rally, claiming the protesters were blocking the road and causing traffic jams.
However, the police officers backed away after moving the protesters to the pavement.
The party’s first street rally in three months attracted a crowd of about 200 people. MDP senior members made speeches criticising the the current administration while opposition supporters chanted anti-government slogans and called for the release of imprisoned former President Mohamed Nasheed, Adhaalath Party President Sheikh Imran Abdulla, and former Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim.
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