Second MP’s phone confiscated over tweet

The police summoned main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party MP Ali Nizar for questioning over a tweet last night and confiscated his phone.

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The MP is accused of obstructing police duty after saying in a tweet last Friday that everyone has the right to defend themselves against the unfair use of force by police officers.

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Comment: The spy who came in from the coup