Ministry threatens fishing licence loss over protest
The Fisheries Ministry warned it would take strict action against vessels participating in bringing people to the capital for “unlawful gatherings.”
14 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
People will lose their fishing licenses if they help others to take part in “unlawful gatherings,” the government said Wednesday.
Islanders have been asked to come to the capital on Friday as part of a series of protests against a state of emergency and President Abdulla Yameen’s refusal to obey a Supreme Court ruling.
The right to freedom of assembly has been suspended under the state of emergency.
The Fisheries Ministry warned it would take strict action against vessels participating in bringing protesters for “unlawful gatherings.”
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