The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has concluded their “Free All Political Detainees” rally held this evening without any occurrences of unrest and disputes.
With a prayer، MDP concluded their protest which was participated by thousands of protesters.
The protest began from Artificial Beach، going west on ‘Majeedhee Magu’، turning south from ‘Maaveyo Magu’، into ‘Ameenee Magu’ and ending the protest at their starting point.
The protest was attended by members of the party’s leadership، including People’s Majlis members.
Dua Kurun kuriyah dhanee #FreePresidentNasheed #FreeAllPoliticalDetainees pic.twitter.com/BimG1c6irj
— MDP News (@MDPnews) September 11، 2015
MP Imthiyaz Fahmy، party’s spokesperson، Mohamed Shifaz، party’s deputy president، MP Rozeyna Adam، Male’ City Deputy Mayor Sifa Mohamed and the running mate of president Nasheed in 2013 election Dr. Musthafa Luthfee spoke at the protest.
The previous protests held by the opposition produced many unrest، causing damage to public and private properties and injuries to many individuals of both protesters and police officers. Many were arrested following the previous protests.
#HapeningNow
Dua Kurun kuriyah dhanee
#FreePresidentNasheed
#FreeAllPoliticalDetainees pic.twitter.com/p6gKKWPC4W
— MDP Youth Wing (@MDPYouth) September 11، 2015
The protest was announced following the former president Mohamed Nasheed transferred to Maafushi Prison، after he was kept house arrest.
The document given to President Nasheed by Correctional Service indicating that he has been transferred to house detention permanently، was declared fake and the case has been presented to the police as well.
During the investigation of this case، President Nasheed’s wife، former First Lady Laila and Nasheed’s lawyer، Hassan Latheef was presented to the police station. Police also entered and inspected Laila’s current residence، Yaagoothuge upon a court warrant.
Earlier، discussions of peace were held between MDP and the government، the results of which would be good according to both MDP and the government. However، these discussions have also stopped and MDP has decided to not take part in any further discussions.
MDP and the opposition parties held their last mass protest on May 1st، “Mayday Protest”.