Police continue to block anti-corruption protests
Police officers attempted to block the opposition’s anti-corruption walk for a fourth week on Friday by setting up multiple road blocks along protesters’ path and confiscating a megaphone.
27 Feb 2016, 9:00 AM
Police officers attempted to block the opposition’s anti-corruption walk for a fourth week on Friday by setting up multiple road blocks along protesters’ path and confiscating a megaphone.
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party said it has urged the Elections Commission to protect their right to protest. The home ministry had banned street protests in November citing concerns over violence.
The last time Maldives witnessed clashes was in May, when protesters attempted to enter the city’s restricted Republic Square. Hundreds were arrested and beaten on the day.
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