Second MP’s phone confiscated over tweet
The police summoned main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party MP Ali Nizar for questioning over a tweet last night and confiscated his phone.
03 Aug 2016, 9:00 AM
The police summoned main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party MP Ali Nizar for questioning over a tweet last night and confiscated his mobile phone.
Nizar was questioned over his reply to a tweet by MP Ali Hussain, who had said that everyone has the right to defend themselves against the unfair use of force by police officers.
The Jumhooree Party MP’s phone was also seized over the tweet and returned a day later.
Nizar’s lawyer Mohamed Fareed told the Maldives Independent that his client is accused both of inciting violence against the security forces and obstructing police duty.
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