A large number of Maldives National Defence Force soldiers in riot gear were deployed across Malé on Thursday night, ahead of a planned opposition MDP rally on Friday night. The reason for the deployment is unclear and MNDF has not issued a statement, while MDP activists allege it is meant to intimidate the public, and authorities have restricted access to several major roads.
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A large number of soldiers in riot gear were mobilised across the capital on Thursday night, with military trucks and tanks seen moving through various areas.
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Troops carrying shields were seen leaving the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) headquarters at around 2200hrs on Thursday, ahead of a planned rally by the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) on Friday night.
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ahead of a planned rally by the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) on Friday night.
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The MDP has received the necessary approvals to hold the rally, but authorities have restricted access to several major roads, including Majeedhee Magu, the capital’s central thoroughfare.
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