PNF accused of disrupting rival political gatherings with loudspeaker abuse

The Elections Commission of Maldives has issued a formal warning to the People’s National Front (PNF), linked to former president Abdulla Yameen, for repeated violations at political gatherings. The Commission stated that PNF breached provisions of the Political Parties Act, including holding meetings in prohibited areas (Section 45(e)) and obstructing other parties’ meetings (Sections 45(a) and (h)). Disruptions allegedly occurred near the People’s National Congress headquarters in the Artificial Beach area, involving loudspeaker use and verbal abuse. The Commission emphasized compliance with the Freedom of Peaceful Assembly Act.

The Elections Commission of Maldives has issued a formal warning to the People’s National Front (PNF), linked to former president Abdulla Yameen, for repeated violations at political gatherings. The Commission stated that PNF breached provisions of the Political Parties Act, including holding meetings in prohibited areas (Section 45(e)) and obstructing other parties’ meetings (Sections 45(a) and (h)). Disruptions allegedly occurred near the People’s National Congress headquarters in the Artificial Beach area, involving loudspeaker use and verbal abuse. The Commission emphasized compliance with the Freedom of Peaceful Assembly Act.

The Elections Commission of Maldives has issued a formal warning to the People’s National Front (PNF), linked to former president Abdulla Yameen, for repeated violations at political gatherings. The Commission stated that PNF breached provisions of the Political Parties Act, including holding meetings in prohibited areas (Section 45(e)) and obstructing other parties’ meetings (Sections 45(a) and (h)). Disruptions allegedly occurred near the People’s National Congress headquarters in the Artificial Beach area, involving loudspeaker use and verbal abuse. The Commission emphasized compliance with the Freedom of Peaceful Assembly Act.

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