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Opposition Leader Calls for Protests, Accuses Government of Dismantling Democracy
MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail called for continuous protests against President Mohamed Muizzu's government after the Judicial Service Commission suspended three of seven Supreme Court justices minutes before a hearing on a petition against a party-defection seat-loss amendment. The suspensions followed the PNC-controlled parliament's rushed passage of a bill cutting Supreme Court justices from seven to five.
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What happened
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Tue 10 DecThe MDP's National Assembly passed a resolution on which Ismail says future activities will be based.10 Decemberonly Maldives Republicin line with a resolution passed by the party's National Assembly on 10 December.
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Fri 31 JanSenior MDP figures held a protest march.Malé31 January 2025only Maldives RepublicSenior Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) figures at a protest march held in Malé on 31 January 2025.
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Tue 25 FebParliament's Counsel General warned against dismissing judges solely to implement the bill.on Tuesdayonly Maldives RepublicParliament's Counsel General Fathimath Filza on Tuesday warned against dismissing judges solely to implement the bill, calling it unfair.
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Wed 26 FebFayyaz Ismail called for protests in an X post.on Wednesdayonly Maldives RepublicnewestIsmail's call came in an X post on Wednesday after the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) suspended three of the seven Supreme Court justices
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Who said what
the reports' own quoted words, each once
Even when this government came to power, it had a history of dictatorial rule. The MDP worked to hold the government accountable within the framework of the Constitution and the democratic system. However, today the PNC has violated the Co…
