Participants of PPM rally will be subject to security checks
The rally will be the first official PPM event since April 2014 with President Abdulla Yameen and party leader former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom in attendance. In the wake of the September 28 blast on his speedboat, which the government says was an assassination attempt, Yameen’s rare public appearances have taken place with heightened security by both the military and the police.
20 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM
Participants of tomorrow night’s Progressive Party of Maldives rally will be subject to security security checks before entrance, the ruling party has said.
The rally will be the first official PPM event since April 2014 with President Abdulla Yameen and party leader former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom in attendance.
In the wake of the September 28 blast on his speedboat – which the government says was an assassination attempt – Yameen’s rare public appearances have taken place with heightened security by both the military and the police.
Speaking at a press conference this morning, PPM Secretary General Ahmed Tholal said the screening is necessary for security reasons. He urged supporters not to bring illegal items.
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