Police arrest 1 in protest against sexual assault

Maldives Police Service, on Monday, arrested one participant from the protest against sexual abuse held to demand justice for victims of rape and sexual assault.

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Protestors gather on the streets of Male' City, against all forms of sexual violence and to hold perpetrators and the authorities accountable, on June 29, 2020. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI / MIHAARU

Shahudha Mohamed

2020-06-29 20:58:52

Maldives Police Service, on Monday, arrested one participant from the protest against sexual abuse held to demand justice for victims of rape and sexual assault.

Police took the individual into custody after pepper spraying a few participants that tried to prevent his arrest.

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