The opposition MDP condemned police interference and the use of pepper spray at the People's National Front's inaugural congress, calling it a step towards authoritarian rule. After being barred from Ghiyasuddin International School in Malé, supporters reconvened at Raalhugandu, where 329 members attended and elected Zeine Abdulla Yameen acting president.
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Freedom of political expression is a fundamental right enshrined in our constitution. Attempts to suppress and silence opposing political views is another step in this administration’s continued slide towards authoritarian rule.
The government cultivating a political climate of fear and repression is a worrying sign of how President Dr. Muizzu intends to govern.
The right to form political parties, to peaceful assembly and to have dissenting views from those in power are guaranteed to all of us by the constitution.
As the pioneering party in introducing multiparty democracy to the Maldives, [MDP] believes that the right of people to form new political parties and movements, and freedom of assembly and expression are key tenets of our democratic syste…
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Following the disruption of the PNF inaugural congress at Ghiyasuddin School by the police, members reconvened at the Raalhugandu area in Malé and held the congress after receiving permission from the Malé City Council.
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