Reporter injured as unrest breaks out at MDP protest
Summary
As we approach the end of the presidential term tonight, President Dr Mohamed Waheed has decided to address the nation.
The President’s Office has said that President Waheed will address the nation at 10:30 p.m. via public broadcaster TVM, and that he will announce how he will proceed following the end of the presidential term at midnight tonight.
02:20
A group of police officers have extinguished the fire.
02:18
Protesters have put petrol on a police barricade and set it on fire.
01:42
Commonwealth Secretary-General's Special Envoy to Maldives Sir Donald McKinnon has expressed dismay at President Waheed’s decision to remain in office ‘against the letter and spirit of the constitution’.
Regrettably, this decision is not unexpected, despite best efforts of the Commonwealth and the United Nations to encourage the President to stay within the constitution.
01:10
Speaker of Parliament Abdulla Shahid has said on Twitter that as of today, the Maldives has no legitimate government.
A government is not legitimate unless it is carried on with the consent of the governed. As of 11/11/13 we have no legitimate government.
Police have started arresting protesters who refuse to obey orders. About five people have been arrested so far.
Police officers advise protesters --- Sun photo: Hussain Naeem
00:47
A Haveeru photographer has suffered a head injury after being hit by a rock thrown by a protester. The photographer is being treated at ADK Hospital.
Police officers attempt to arrest a protester after he refused to obey orders --- Sun photo: Fayaz Moosa
00:43
A protester has been arrested.
Protesters continue to gather on Sosun Magu, while police attempt to disperse the crowd.
00:19
Protesters continue to throw stones at the police. No one is hurt.
00:14
The police have advised the protesters near Majeediyya School on Sosun Magu to leave the area.
Following violent behaviour by the crowd, the police said that the protest is no longer peaceful.
The police have also warned that they will not take responsibility for any damage caused during their efforts to break up the protest.
00:06
Some protesters on Sosun Magu have been stopped by the police.
00:05
The police have warned that they will break up the protest.
23:56
Protesters gathered near the parliament building are throwing stones at the police. One person has been arrested.
23:52
Clashes have taken place between police officers and MDP supporters near the parliament building.
23:41
Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has welcomed President Waheed’s decision to remain in office until Saturday.
I warmly welcome President Waheed's wise decision to remain in office till the 16th. You have shown great leadership Mr President! -M
Press Secretary of President’s Office Masood Imad told Sun Online moments ago that tomorrow, 11 November, will be a public holiday.
He said that on 12, 13, and 14 November, the government will provide basic public services; and from tomorrow onwards, salaries will not be paid to the president or the ministers.
Masood said that President Waheed’s decision follows the Supreme Court ruling, and regardless of the circumstances, he will only remain in office only until a president is elected on Saturday. He said that PPM has also assured to give full cooperation to the efforts to hold the election on Saturday.
23:15
President Dr Mohamed Waheed has said that following the Supreme Court ruling allowing him to remain as president until a new president is elected, he has decided to remain in office until the second round of the presidential election is held on Saturday, 16 November.
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