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MDP to Gather Outside Parliament During Presidential Address

The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party announced it will hold a gathering near Parliament House on Thursday to listen to the presidential address, as Parliament holds its first session. The party also held a protest march on Friday night demanding President Mohamed Muizzu's resignation, while internal unrest continues within the government after the sudden dismissal of Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal.

Latest MDP Protests Inside and Outside Parliament During Presidential Address Maldives Republic, 6 Feb, 19:45

latest 6 Feb, 19:45

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What happened

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  1. Thu 30 Jan
    The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) announced plans to hold a gathering near the Parliament House, coinciding with the first se… Thursday only Maldives Republic The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has announced plans to hold a gathering near the Parliament House on Thursday, coinciding with the first session of Parliament.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  2. Fri 31 Jan
    The MDP held a protest march in which demonstrators called for the resignation of President Mohamed Muizzu. Friday night only Maldives Republic The MDP also held a protest march on Friday night, where demonstrators called for the resignation of President Mohamed Muizzu, accusing him of power consolidation, corruption, mismanagement, and failing to deliver on his campaign pledges.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  3. Thu 6 Feb
    The MDP staged a demonstration outside Parliament House coinciding with the opening session of Parliament, and police cordoned off the area. Thursday only Maldives Republic newest The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) staged a demonstration outside Parliament House on Thursday, coinciding with the opening session of Parliament... However, police cordoned off the area, preventing demonstrators from approaching the Parliament building.

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Who said what

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  • I believe that every citizen has the freedom and right to do whatever is not prohibited by the Constitution and the law. No government or any state institution can infringe on that civil and constitutional right

    President Mohamed Muizzu Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

How the story developed

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  1. Thu 6 Feb1 report
  2. Tue 4 Feb1 report

How the reporting differs

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Who reported it, and when

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  1. Maldives Republic 4 Feb, 23:08 · first report6 Feb, 19:45 · 44 h 36 min later
4 Feb, 23:086 Feb, 19:45

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  • Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal was suddenly dismissed from his post. Maldives Republic internal unrest has continued within the government following the sudden dismissal of Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal, the son of Parliament Speaker and the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) Chairperson Abdul Raheem Abdulla.

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