Opposition protests across Maldives violate HPA guidelines

The opposition coalition of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC) hosted demonstrations in different parts of Maldives on Friday, in violation of the Health Protection Agency (HPA)'s safety guidelines.

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Participants of the motorcycle rally hosted in capital Male' by the opposition coalition of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC). Maldives Police Service is investigating the violations of Health Protection Agency (HPA) guidelines during the protest. PHOTO: AHMED AWSHAN/MIHAARU

Shahudha Mohamed

2020-08-28 19:51:03

The opposition coalition of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC) hosted demonstrations in different parts of Maldives on Friday, in violation of the Health Protection Agency (HPA)'s safety guidelines.

The protest staged in capital Male', the COVID-19 hotspot in the country, is being investigated by Maldives Police Service for participants' failure to exercise social distancing measures and wear face masks.

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