Thousands join MDP's "Employment Thursday" protest against mass layoffs

Thousands joined the 'Employment Thursday' protest across Malé City and various islands, organized by the opposition MDP against mass layoffs from government institutions and state-owned enterprises. The march in Malé City started from Rasfannu, proceeded along Boduthakurufaanu Magu and Ameenee Magu, and ended at Artificial Beach. Senior MDP leadership, members, and recently dismissed employees participated. Protesters demanded reinstatement of unfairly dismissed employees, greater government accountability, and resignation of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The MDP declared commitment to advocating for dismissed employees and pledged to reinstate all under a future MDP government. The party also announced plans to establish a specialized legal aid mechanism for those facing politically motivated dismissals and prosecutions.

Thousands joined the 'Employment Thursday' protest across Malé City and various islands, organized by the opposition MDP against mass layoffs from government institutions and state-owned enterprises. The march in Malé City started from Rasfannu, proceeded along Boduthakurufaanu Magu and Ameenee Magu, and ended at Artificial Beach. Senior MDP leadership, members, and recently dismissed employees participated. Protesters demanded reinstatement of unfairly dismissed employees, greater government accountability, and resignation of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The MDP declared commitment to advocating for dismissed employees and pledged to reinstate all under a future MDP government. The party also announced plans to establish a specialized legal aid mechanism for those facing politically motivated dismissals and prosecutions.

Thousands joined the 'Employment Thursday' protest across Malé City and various islands, organized by the opposition MDP against mass layoffs from government institutions and state-owned enterprises. The march in Malé City started from Rasfannu, proceeded along Boduthakurufaanu Magu and Ameenee Magu, and ended at Artificial Beach. Senior MDP leadership, members, and recently dismissed employees participated. Protesters demanded reinstatement of unfairly dismissed employees, greater government accountability, and resignation of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The MDP declared commitment to advocating for dismissed employees and pledged to reinstate all under a future MDP government. The party also announced plans to establish a specialized legal aid mechanism for those facing politically motivated dismissals and prosecutions.

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