May Day mayhem in Maldives

More than 20,000 people gathered in capital Male on May 1 for a mass rally against tyranny and injustice, particularly calling for the release of jailed ex-president Mohamed Nasheed and other political prisoners. Clashes erupted between protesters and riot police resulting in a crackdown using tear gas and pepper spray. Close to 200 were arrested including leaders of the opposition.

 

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