October 3 Protest

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October 3 protesters to face trial on Wednesday

The trial for eight MDP protesters, including MP Mauroof Zakir, is set to begin this Wednesday at the Criminal Court. The defendants face charges of obstructing law enforcement during an October 3 demonstration in Male' that was forcibly dispersed by police. The hearing follows arrests made after police used pepper spray and acoustic devices.

October 3 protesters to face trial on Wednesday

Police seek charges against MP Mauroof and two others

PG decides against charging October 3 detainees

MDP to postpone November 17 rally due to govt obstacles

"Working to fully restore right to freedom of assembly"

Court releases October 3 detainees

Court refuses to review remand of October 3 detainees

MDP meets HRCM to raise concern over October 3 detainees

October 3 demonstrators face layoffs from state companies

Police seize MDP member's phone over Facebook post

October 3 detainees begin hunger strike

Solah accuses police of breaking his finger while in custody

Police threaten action against those who expose their brutality

Police refuse to listen to MDP concerns over detainees

MDP rally on November 17 if Muizzu regime fails to meet demands

No police action despite calls for violence against protesters

"Police use of sonic weapon violates Anti-Torture Act"

Detained protesters remanded in custody for 15 days

MDP alarmed over use of sonic weapon to disperse protesters

Muizzu regime defends use of police brutality to prevent rally