A proposed amendment to the rules governing state security for former Presidents would suspend their security only when they attend public gatherings declared unlawful by police, a source familiar with the matter has said.

The amendment was submitted to Parliament's Security Services Committee (241 Committee), on Tuesday. The committee meeting was held behind closed doors.

A source familiar with case told Mihaaru News that former Presidents would continue to receive state security when attending lawful demonstrations. However, security would be withdrawn if police declared a gathering unlawful.

According to the source, once a protest is designated an unlawful assembly by police, security personnel assigned to former Presidents would no longer provide protection at the event.

The source said police typically declare gatherings unlawful when participants engage in activities such as throwing police barricades or assembling in prohibited locations.

The proposed change is intended to address situations in which former Presidents participate in protests that are later declared unlawful, placing police and Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) personnel assigned to their protection in difficult operational positions, the source said.

The source added that such incidents have led to dissatisfaction among officers responsible for providing VIP security.

Former presidents Mohamed Nasheed, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Abdulla Yameen have recently announced plans to cooperate in opposing the government.

The three appeared together at a public demonstration following their meeting, where confrontations occurred between security personnel of the former Presidents and police

Recently, Nasheed also attended a rally organized by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) in Male' calling for an end to "political intimidation in employment".