Clashes erupt as gov activists confront MDP protestors

3 days ago

Clashes erupted outside the Parliament building on Wednesday afternoon, as opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) protestors, who were demonstrating against constitutional amendments proposes by the government, were confronted by a group of activists from the main ruling People’s National Congress (PNC). A government bill, sponsored by Hulhudhoo MP Mohamed Shahid, seeks to write anti-defection provisions into the Constitution itself. The bill