MDP obstructs and intimidates state media during protest inside PSM headquarters

Senior figures of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) staged a protest inside the headquarters of Public Service Media (PSM) on Monday, chanting political slogans and shouting in the reception area. PSM staff reported that the protest disrupted operations and created fear among employees. The protest occurred despite PSM informing MDP that its Managing Director is overseas performing Umrah and would only be available for a meeting later this month. PSM issued a statement confirming that the party had been informed via official correspondence.

Senior figures of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) staged a protest inside the headquarters of Public Service Media (PSM) on Monday, chanting political slogans and shouting in the reception area. PSM staff reported that the protest disrupted operations and created fear among employees. The protest occurred despite PSM informing MDP that its Managing Director is overseas performing Umrah and would only be available for a meeting later this month. PSM issued a statement confirming that the party had been informed via official correspondence.

Senior figures of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) staged a protest inside the headquarters of Public Service Media (PSM) on Monday, chanting political slogans and shouting in the reception area. PSM staff reported that the protest disrupted operations and created fear among employees. The protest occurred despite PSM informing MDP that its Managing Director is overseas performing Umrah and would only be available for a meeting later this month. PSM issued a statement confirming that the party had been informed via official correspondence.

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