Expat workers warned against protesting

There have been regular protests in the capital for two weeks demanding the release of high-profile prisoners.

A state of emergency, announced by President Abdulla Yameen in response to an alleged coup plot, has knocked crowd numbers and so has a tough police presence.

“Participation in any political activities will violate the conditions in which the visa is issued for expatriate workers,” said Maldives Immigration, adding it had received reports of migrant workers being encouraged to participate in an opposition rally this Friday.