The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives urged the government and police to protect the right to peaceful assembly and use restraint as the opposition MDP continues nightly demonstrations in Malé, in which several protesters were injured and one person was detained. The commission also called on demonstrators to protest peacefully and avoid disrupting road users.
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The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) on Thursday urged the government to ensure that the right to peaceful assembly is protected without any interference, as the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) continues its nightly protests in the capital, Malé.
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We urge law enforcement agencies to uphold the right to peaceful assembly within the legal framework
We call on the Maldives Police Service to exercise restraint and adhere to the law, even in situations where force may be deemed necessary
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The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has been holding nightly demonstrations since 7 March 2025.
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