Soldiers block opposition protest in Laamu atoll
Despite police allowing the rally to go ahead from the atoll capital Gan, soldiers in riot gear blocked protesters on the causeway between the islands of Maandhoo and Kadhdho.
10 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Soldiers blocked an opposition vehicle rally Saturday afternoon on the Laamu atoll link road.
Despite police allowing the rally to go ahead from the atoll capital Gan, soldiers in riot gear blocked protesters on the causeway between the islands of Maandhoo and Kadhdhoo, Raajje TV reported.
Five protesters were arrested but were released after about an hour.
Demonstrations have been taking place nationwide since the Supreme Court on February 1 ordered the release of nine prisoners. Citing the need to uncover a plot to remove him from office, President Abdulla Yameen reacted by declaring a state of emergency, suspending constitutional rights and granting sweeping powers to police.
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