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Protest Erupts: Taxi Drivers Block Hulhumale-Malé Highway, Key Organizers Detained

Taxi drivers in the Male' region staged a peaceful protest at Hulhumale Ruhgandu Park 1 this evening, then parked their vehicles at the highway intersection and blocked traffic following Isha prayer. Police were present at the scene and two or three individuals were taken into custody, with no official police statement issued.

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  1. Wed 11 Dec
    Taxi drivers gathered at Hulhumale Ruhgandu Park 1 for a peaceful protest voicing their concerns. this evening only The Standard This evening, taxi drivers in the Male’ region organized a peaceful protest... The protest took place at Hulhumale’ Ruhgandu Park 1, where numerous taxi drivers gathered to voice their concerns.

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  • Drivers moved their cars to the highway intersection, effectively blocking traffic on Hulhumale Halimagu (Highway). Following the Isha prayer tonight intersection of the highway and Hulhumale’ The Standard Following the Isha prayer tonight, the drivers moved their cars and stationed them at the intersection of the highway and Hulhumale’, effectively blocking traffic.

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