Wednesday
20th Nov 2024
Dhivehi Edition
Protests against Indian military presence in the Maldives.
Hundreds of people have marched on the streets of Male' city calling for the removal of Indian military personnel from the Maldives.
The protest, organized by the opposition Progressive Congress Coalition, began at 16:00 today in front of the PPM office. The protesters then marched from Boduthakurufaanu Magu and Ameeni Magu in Male' City.
Hundreds of protesters called for the removal of Indian troops from the Maldives and the cancellation of military agreements with India.
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, Speaker of the Parliament Mohamed Nasheed and Defence Minister Mariya Didi were described as traitors by the protestors.
This is the largest protest held in Male' city in recent history. Organizers of the protest announced that many such activities will be held in the coming days. They also invited as many people as possible to participate in the upcoming events.