19 protesters released, two remain in custody

1 month ago

Police have released the protesters arrested from a demonstration staged by the opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) in Male’ City on Tuesday night, except for two. PPM and coalition partner People’s National Congress (PNC) have launched serial protests in Male’ following the money laundering conviction against the party’s leader, former Maldivian president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. 21 protesters were taken into