MDP to Hold Protest in Defence of Constitution on 31 January

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has finalized plans to hold a street protest on 31 January in defence of the constitution. The decision was unanimously approved during a national council meeting, marking the first planned street demonstration against the current Mohamed Muizzu administration. The protest follows a 10 December rally and is part of MDP's campaign against what it calls suppression of democracy and human rights. The campaign criticizes a rushed constitutional amendment passed in December that strips defecting MPs of seats and grants the president expanded powers. MDP accuses Parliament of acting at Muizzu's behest and describes the amendments as unconstitutional. Tensions also exist over economic policies, particularly a foreign exchange regulation requiring tourism businesses to convert revenue into Maldivian Rufiyaa.

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has finalized plans to hold a street protest on 31 January in defence of the constitution. The decision was unanimously approved during a national council meeting, marking the first planned street demonstration against the current Mohamed Muizzu administration. The protest follows a 10 December rally and is part of MDP's campaign against what it calls suppression of democracy and human rights. The campaign criticizes a rushed constitutional amendment passed in December that strips defecting MPs of seats and grants the president expanded powers. MDP accuses Parliament of acting at Muizzu's behest and describes the amendments as unconstitutional. Tensions also exist over economic policies, particularly a foreign exchange regulation requiring tourism businesses to convert revenue into Maldivian Rufiyaa.

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has finalized plans to hold a street protest on 31 January in defence of the constitution. The decision was unanimously approved during a national council meeting, marking the first planned street demonstration against the current Mohamed Muizzu administration. The protest follows a 10 December rally and is part of MDP's campaign against what it calls suppression of democracy and human rights. The campaign criticizes a rushed constitutional amendment passed in December that strips defecting MPs of seats and grants the president expanded powers. MDP accuses Parliament of acting at Muizzu's behest and describes the amendments as unconstitutional. Tensions also exist over economic policies, particularly a foreign exchange regulation requiring tourism businesses to convert revenue into Maldivian Rufiyaa.

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