Weekend arrests: a round-up of round-ups
The protests have been ongoing since February 1 and gained momentum after a controversial parliamentary vote to extend a state of emergency, with crowds calling for the arrest and resignation of President Abdulla Yameen.
25 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
Fathimath Isha
Several people were arrested from opposition protests at the weekend, including police and army personnel.
The protests have been ongoing since February 1 and gained momentum after a controversial parliamentary vote to extend a state of emergency, with crowds calling for the arrest and resignation of President Abdulla Yameen.
Last Thursday opposition lawmaker Ahmed Mahloof was arrested while police attempted to disperse a protest in Malé. He was informed that he would be detained for 28 days, his wife Nazra Naseem told Mihaaru Sunday.
A senior figure from Special Ops, Hussain Saif, was also arrested Thursday for attempting to create division among police officers following the Supreme Court February 1 ruling, Mihaaru reported.
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