A dozen people still in custody after anti-Yameen protests
Police have given their own tally on how many people were arrested during weekend protests.
19 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
Around a dozen people remain in police custody after taking part in anti-Yameen protests at the weekend.
A total of 26 people were arbitrarily arrested, according to the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, including six MDP council members and 10 opposition supporters.
Three lawmakers who were detained were released the same day. Two journalists taken into custody have also been released.
Lawyer Mahfooz Saeed confirmed 12 people are currently in custody.
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