The Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) has issued a statement calling for “all stakeholders in the Maldives to act responsibly and to conduct themselves peacefully during protests planned to coincide with the opening of the first session of the People’s Majlis” on Wednesday morning.
“MDP recalls that freedom of assembly is a Constitutional right in the Maldives and must be fully respected by the authorities. The right also entails responsibilities for all parts of society – both the protester who must conduct him/herself peacefully and within the law, and the police and security services who must show maximum restraint towards peaceful protesters, ensure the safety and well-being of all, and avoid violence,” the party said in a statement.
It was, the party said, “vital for the restoration of calm, for the future of democracy in the country and for the international reputation of the Maldives, for the police to avoid any repetition of the events of 8th February in the capital.”
The party has called for protests after roadmap talks failed to produce an election date ahead of parliament’s opening on March 1.
Roadmap mediator Ahmed Mujthaba told Haveeru the talks had been delayed due to the “sensitivity” of the issues.
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MDP and peaceful protests.. huh thats something impossible. MDP has never protested peacefully and its something they don't know to do at all.
Nasheed has been calling on MDP supporters to physically stop Pres Waheed from enterring the Parliament.
This is just an 'official' statement to say they did not start violence.
MDP, my eyes are on you. We know that Tholhath had stolen a tear gas canister which he used on 8 Feb, which started the violence.
Nasheed, the fact that you're not calling for an investigation to the reasons why you resigned speaks volumes. Too scared that your unlawful orders will surface eh?
Oh by the by, what's this I hear that Laila and you've been divorced for sometime now and that you've now got married to Mariya? Do tell so that I can send some Champagne for you to celebrate.
Its beyond belief that MDP is issuing statments like this and then behaved the way they did in the parliament and on the roads. Utterly disgusting the hatered and violence MDP insinuted on the roads to day. The tolerence and restraint the polc has shown today in facing these hate mongers were certainly notable.