Police said that two women protesting for the Palestinian cause near embassies in the Maldives last night were arrested for their actions, which were causing disturbances at the embassies and consulates.
Police said last night that two women protesting for the Palestinian cause near embassies in the Maldives last night were arrested for their actions, which were causing disturbances at the embassies and consulates.
Those arrested during the protest to condemn Israel's relentless strikes on Palestine were Aishath Shadhiya, wife of Islamic scholar Dr Mohamed Iyaz and Dr Shazra Ibrahim.
A statement released by the police last night said that the two women were arrested for violating the Freedom of Peaceful Assembly Act. The statement revealed that the protesters had repeatedly shouted into microphones near embassy buildings, used profane language, and engaged in behavior that harassed consulates and agencies. Police noted that their requests for the protesters to cease their actions had been ignored, leading to their arrest.
Adhaalath Party condemned the detainment of Shazra and Shadhiya in a statement last night. The party argued that protesting against the actions of Israel and pro-Israeli nations is a responsibility of all people.
"It is a religious responsibility of all Muslims to do everything they can in defense of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Non-Muslims are also protesting against this genocide in different corners of the world for the sake of humanity," the Adhaalath Party said.
"Arresting two women who are raising their voices against Israel's genocide in Gaza in a 100 percent Muslim country is both uncivilized and insensible, even from a religious perspective," they said.
"We believe there is room to say that the government is straying from the stance of Maldivians who are firm on this issue, which is intensely prioritized by locals, and that the government has shifted its long-time stance on the Palestinian issue," the statement read.
A bill has been submitted to Parliament to amend the Immigration Act to ban the entry of Israeli passport holders into the Maldives.
However, many have begun expressing concerns about the bill remaining stalled at the committee stage.
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