Parliament sitting continues amid chaos

Today’s parliament sitting has not been suspended despite the use of whistles and horns by opposition MPs.

The live broadcast has been cut off though, making it impossible for the public to follow the events.

Hoarafushi MP Mohamed Ismail told Sun Online that debates are ongoing as scheduled despite the chaos.

The item on today’s agenda is debate on the Sports Bill.

Pro-government MPs have held debates amid the protests, by using headsets. They are often approached at their desks and obstructed by MPs of opposition party Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) during the debates.

MDP members have protested at every parliament sitting this year, calling for former President Mohamed Nasheed’s release.