Fayyaz Accuses Muizzu Government of Weaponising Security Forces Against Citizens

Opposition leader and MDP chairperson Fayyaz Ismail accused the ruling PNC of politicizing and corrupting security services, using the police and army to oppress citizens and enforce illegal orders. His remarks responded to ruling party lawmaker Ibrahim Shujau, who had accused the MDP of inciting hatred towards police. Fayyaz shared a screenshot of former Police Commissioner Mohamed Hameed's post condemning an attack on officers by PPM-PNC protesters. The exchange followed a mass demonstration in Malé on October 3, 2025, organized by the MDP and Adhaalath Party under the slogan 'Lootuvaifi Lootuvaifi.' Police used pepper spray and LRADs to disperse the crowd. Several protesters were injured, including MDP vice president Mohamed Raslaan, who suffered a heart attack. At least 13 people were arrested, including two former lawmakers and the president of Maafushi Council. The MDP condemned the crackdown and warned of health risks from LRADs. The party accused President Muizzu's government of authoritarian tactics, including undermining judicial independence and silencing the media.

Opposition leader and MDP chairperson Fayyaz Ismail accused the ruling PNC of politicizing and corrupting security services, using the police and army to oppress citizens and enforce illegal orders. His remarks responded to ruling party lawmaker Ibrahim Shujau, who had accused the MDP of inciting hatred towards police. Fayyaz shared a screenshot of former Police Commissioner Mohamed Hameed's post condemning an attack on officers by PPM-PNC protesters. The exchange followed a mass demonstration in Malé on October 3, 2025, organized by the MDP and Adhaalath Party under the slogan 'Lootuvaifi Lootuvaifi.' Police used pepper spray and LRADs to disperse the crowd. Several protesters were injured, including MDP vice president Mohamed Raslaan, who suffered a heart attack. At least 13 people were arrested, including two former lawmakers and the president of Maafushi Council. The MDP condemned the crackdown and warned of health risks from LRADs. The party accused President Muizzu's government of authoritarian tactics, including undermining judicial independence and silencing the media.

Opposition leader and MDP chairperson Fayyaz Ismail accused the ruling PNC of politicizing and corrupting security services, using the police and army to oppress citizens and enforce illegal orders. His remarks responded to ruling party lawmaker Ibrahim Shujau, who had accused the MDP of inciting hatred towards police. Fayyaz shared a screenshot of former Police Commissioner Mohamed Hameed's post condemning an attack on officers by PPM-PNC protesters. The exchange followed a mass demonstration in Malé on October 3, 2025, organized by the MDP and Adhaalath Party under the slogan 'Lootuvaifi Lootuvaifi.' Police used pepper spray and LRADs to disperse the crowd. Several protesters were injured, including MDP vice president Mohamed Raslaan, who suffered a heart attack. At least 13 people were arrested, including two former lawmakers and the president of Maafushi Council. The MDP condemned the crackdown and warned of health risks from LRADs. The party accused President Muizzu's government of authoritarian tactics, including undermining judicial independence and silencing the media.

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