Opposition holds protest marches in southern atolls
Opposition supporters in the capital and five southern islands took to the streets calling for the release of four lawmakers detained after the collapse of the government’s majority in parliament.
05 Aug 2017, 9:00 AM
Opposition supporters took to the streets in the southern atolls Friday afternoon, calling for the resignation of President Abdulla Yameen and the release of four lawmakers detained after the collapse of the government’s majority in parliament.
Hundreds of protesters carrying placards and banners marched in the southernmost Addu City as well as the islands of Thinadhoo and Gahdhoo in Gaaf Dhaal atoll and Villigili and Kolamaafushi in Gaaf Alif atoll.
In the capital city, opposition supporters gathered outside the Maldivian Democratic Party meeting hall in front of the artificial beach but were prevented from marching by Specialist Operations officers.
Five people were taken into custody and released a short while later.
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