Several injured in ongoing unrest in Male'

MDP Gaumee Majlis commences emergency meeting.

Meeting chaired by MDP Interim Chairperson Reeko Moosa Manik.

Resolution submitted by MP Maariya stating that former President Nasheed was removed from power illegally has been passed unanimously.

Former President Nasheed calls President Dr Waheed to step down.

President Nasheed orders to reopen the locked-up MDP Haruge (main hall).

He also said that he will not allow the fall of rule of law.

Meeting participants heard shouting 'Long Live President Nasheed'

President Nasheed ends his speech.

Member of Parliament Imthiyas Fahmee currently giving a speech.

Fahmee expresses support for this request.

Gaumee Majlis Member Aslam Shakir requests to continue MDP campaign entitled 'Trip to justice'. Imthiyaz Fahmee expresses support for this request.

Aslam's request to continue with 'Trip to Justice' campaign approved.

Gaumee Majlis meeting comes to an end.

Reeko Moosa announces that they will now head to MDP main hall, where President Nasheed will address MDP members.

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MDP members leave Haruge, begin walking around in Male'.

President Nasheed among the group.

Pepper spray used on four occasions to disperse MDP protesters.

MNDF are lined up outside MMA holding shields.

Police are now lined up at MMA area, while STAR Force and MNDF are trying to control the protest.

People are still gathering and making noise in this area .

Police ambulance passes Chandhanee magu.

Crowds on Chaandhanee magu side dispersed.

Police cut off Raaje TV live cable.

Two Haveeru reporters and one Raajje TV reporters injured.

Several people are injured during arrests.

Former Chairperson of MDP Mariyaa has also been arrested.

Police Media Official says violence will not be tolerated during protests.

Riot Police are guarding Justice building.

Protesters have been moved back, up to STO Home Improvement.

Police and MNDF have broken up the crowds at MMA and Reefside area. The whole area has been cleared.

Police clad in riot gear and MNDF are still guarding the area.

Reporters are not allowed in MMA and Republic Square areas, citing fear of serious conflicts.

Raajje TV has reported that former President Nasheed is injured and has been taken to the hospital.

Tear gas has been used to disperse the crowd of MDP activists near STO as well.

Police are making arrests.

One person arrested near Bandaara Mosque.

Three more people arrested near Bandaara Mosque.

A man suspected of breaking the windows of Villa Shipping Office has been arrested.

MDP Member of Parliament Mohamed Rasheed has lost consciousness at FDI area and has been taken to the hospital in an ambulance.

Two additional people have fainted and been taken to the hospital.

Reporters say that large amounts of pepper spray has been used in this area.

It has been reported that Police are using power more than usual, in order to disperse the crowds.

President Nasheed has suffered head injuries following an attack by Police with mallets.

Several of the arrested people are forced to kneel with hands cuffed behind their backs, at Republic Square area.

Injured people were dragged to police jeeps by the Police.

Tear gas sprayed on Fareedhee magu.

Three Police Officers have suffered injuries to the head and been taken to the IGM Hospital.

Media Official Zeenath Ali Habeeb informs that no person has died at IGMH following protest injuries.

ADK Managing Director Affaal has said that doctors have not confirmed any deaths at ADK.

Protests are ongoing in several other islands. Members of the public are asking Police to come out from island Police Stations.

-From N.Velidhoo

Members of the public enter N. Velidhoo Police Station. Several citizens of Velidhoo say that they do not need a Police Station.

-From Th.Thimarafushi

An emergency meeting has been held by Th. Thimarafushi Council. They have asked Police to exit the Police Station.

Information is received that 18 injured people have been taken to IGMH.

Several people have been arrested inside IGMH. Violence has been used on two people.

-From G.Dh.Thinadhoo

A group of people have broken windows of the Police Station and set fire to vehicles in Gdh. Thinadhoo.

One person seriously injured after confrontations with the Police near ADK. Police have prohibited access to this area.

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ADK and IGMH declare state of emergency.

-From Th.Thimarafushi

Information has been received that members of the public have taken over Th. Thimarafushi Police Station, following the Police abandoning the station.

MDP Interim Chairperson Moosa Manik in ICU at the hospital.

Confrontations ongoing between Police and protesters near MDP Haruge.

One person arrested in MDP Haruge area.

No patients at ADK ICU currently.

A protester who threw stones at the Police near IGMH has been arrested and taken to Maafannu Vilifulus.

Three more arrests made at IGMH area.

Reeko Moosa is currently admitted in an executive room. He cannot talk to anyone.

A team of Police have arrived at ADK.

Police order all people at ADK whom the situation does not concern, to leave the hospital. The Commanding Police Officers are not in uniform.

-From G.Dh Thinadhoo

Thinadhoo Court burns to the ground. The Atoll Office has also been set on fire.

Crowds near IGMH have been dispersed, with one person arrested.

-From G.Dh Thinadhoo

Thinadhoo Police Station has been destroyed and torched. Police have surrendered.

-From G.Dh Thinadhoo

Thinadhoo Police Station is on fire. In fear of the fire spreading, gas cylinders are being removed from the nearby Utility building.

Police vehicle in front of Thinadhoo Police station set on fire (Photo: Mahaas thaufeeq)

-ADK provides information:

14 people were brought to ADK hospital following injuries during the protest. All patients have been sent home after treatment with the exception of three people, one of whom is Reeko Moosa Manik. ADK's Afwaan said that the conditions of the three people currently undergoing treatment are not serious.

-Ga. Atoll Council:

Ga. Kolamaafushi Police Station has been locked up. A Ga. Atoll Council Member said tonight that a Police team has arrived in the island following this incident.

The Atoll Council Member said that attempts were made to attack the Island Council Office and Police Station of Ga. Vilingili, however the group was stopped by members of the public.

Police have cited the hospitals and said that no deaths have been confirmed as a result of the ongoing protest.

-From G.Dh Thinadhoo

Vehicles in the Police Station tow yard in Thinadhoo have been set on fire.

Five people arrested inside ADK hospital.

A large group of STAR Force Police arrive near ADK. Tear gas has been used to some extent. Crowds at Majeedee magu and Sosun magu crossroad have been dispersed.

Two Police Officers stabbed near ADK.

Addu Hithadhoo Court has been set on fire.

-From Addu City

Police vehicles set on fire in Addu City.

The two Police Officers who were injured near ADK were not in their uniforms. One sustained injuries to his arm and the other to his leg. The injuries are not serious.

Police team has left ADK area.

-From Aa.Atoll

Aa. Atoll Council Member Mohamed Fahmee said that Rasdhoo and Himandhoo Police Stations have been taken over by members of the public.

Prosecutor General Ahmed Muizzu has warned that steps will be taken against people who damage state and public property. He advised people to refrain from illegal activities.

-From Addu City

An official of Prosecutor General's Office has said that windows, computers and files have been damaged in the Prosecutor General's Office located in Addu.

-From Hdh. Kulhudhuffushi

Hdh. Kulhudhuffushi Police station has been attacked and damaged. Two Officers are injured and being treated inside. A group in the area has prevented an ambulance from entering the Police Station. The two Officers are stuck inside.

"MDP supporters have gathered near Kulhudhuffushi Police Station and are throwing stones at the building. They won't allow the ambulance to go in. One officer inside has sustained injuries to the head. The other Officer's condition is not known," Sun's partnership online news Kulhudhuffushi Online journalist

STAR Force has arrived in front of VTV. Large groups of the public are gathering in this area.

VTV area is being guarded by MNDF teams, who are holding shields.

-From B.Komadhoo

B. Kamadhoo Court has been attacked and damaged. MDP supporters are demonstrating in the island.

-From B.Thulhaadhoo

Police at B. Thulhaadhoo Police Station have left the island following orders by MDP protesters: Council Vice President

Riot Police arrive near VTV in three MNDF Fire vehicles.

-From Maafushi Prison

A prison security official said that Maafushi Prison is currently under the control of prison security institution DPRS. Several groups tried to create unrest. No inmate left their cells. DPRS has full control of the prison.

MNDF begins guarding all TV stations, following rumors that attacks are being planned on Raajje TV, TVM, VTV and DhiTV.

Sun Reporters who visited Moosa have informed that his condition is fine and that he is slighly able to talk now.

Two people have been taken to MDP Haruge in Police vehicles. About four people inside MDP Haruge are being questioned.

It looks like Police are searching for something inside MDP Haruge.

News Correction:

We apologise for the misinformation regarding the resignation of Addu City Mayor Hassan Shahid and fire being set to Maafushi prison. We have just received information that these statements are not true.

A Police lorry enters MDP Haruge. MNDF is also active in this area.

Maldives Media Council:

Maldives Media Council has condemned the actions of security forces during today's protest, indicating that they used force on journalists who tried to cover the events of the protest. Journalists have suffered injuries of various degrees. The Council also condemned cutting of Raajje TV live cable.

Statement by DRP:

Mohamed Nasheed resigned on the afternoon of Tuesday, 7 February 2012, following which a coalition government has been established with Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik as President. We therefore strongly condemn the crimes conducted on the street today by members of MDP, and their statement that the current government was formed unlawfully.