The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has resolved to hold a rally in the capital Male’ City، following the party’s National Council meeting to be held tonight.
The party had announced to it’s supporters to gather near Salt Restaurant at 21:00 on Saturday night، to attend the council meeting and to participate in their demonstrations.
Reportedly the meeting of the MDP Council will be held at the Salt Restaurant.
Meanwhile، the meeting of party’s steering committee was ongoing today for a prolonged period of time. Although، the outcomes remain unclear as of now.
The resolve of MDP was following the Criminal Court sentencing the former President and MDP leader Mohamed Nasheed to 13 years in prison for terrorism charges، of detaining and abducting Judge Abdulla ‘Gaazee’ Mohamed in 2012.
The court sentenced Ex-President after the hearing held at the court on Friday night.
The opposition supporters held demonstration outside the court premises on Friday night، calling for an immediate release of their leader، and demanded for fair trial. However، following the verdict، they were silenced and returned home without further protests.
Reportedly 13 individuals were arrested during last night’s demonstration، who were all released by the Police not long after.