Police arrest 2 in violent opposition protests

Maldives Police Service, on Tuesday night, arrested two individuals from the protest hosted by the opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC), following violent clashes between the demonstrators and police officers.

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Maldives Police Service's officers attempt to force back the crowd of protesters led by the opposition coalition of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC). PHOTO: AHMED AWSHAN ILYAS/ MIHAARU

Shahudha Mohamed

2020-07-29 11:40:08

Maldives Police Service, on Tuesday night, arrested two individuals from the protest hosted by the opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC), following violent clashes between the demonstrators and police officers.

Tuesday night's protest kicked off around 2015hrs at the junction between Majeedhee Magu and Chaandhanee Magu in capital Male', led by the parliamentary representatives of the opposition coalition, calling for the release of imprisoned former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom.

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