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Officers in riot gear evict MPs from Majlis

Summary
Opposition parliamentarians have broken through police barricades and broken into People’s Majlis. “Sun”s Deputy Editor at the scene, Hussan Hassan the opposition parliamentarians who came from Jumhoory Party headquarters in M. Kunooz broke through police barricades, and that about 12 parliamentarians broke into the People’s Majlis. He said many parliamentarians remain outside the Majlis. Addu Meedhoo MP Rozaina Adam said in an interview to RajjeTV that all opposition parliamentarians are now inside the Majlis, and that they will attempt to talk to Secretary-General of People’s Majlis to hold a Majlis sitting this Monday. She insisted that a sitting be held this Monday. Kaashidhoo MP Faisal Naseem was injured in the struggle to enter People’s Majlis, and has been taken to ADK Hospital. Many protesters have gathered ins Sosan Magu, calling for the no-confidence motion against Speaker Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed to be scheduled.
16:40
Some reporters taken under police custody released.
16:25
Obstacles for reporters covering the protest: Police have confiscated the equipment used by RajjeTV cameraman as he was interviewing MP Eva Abdulla for the station's live coverage of the protest. Police have also detained a SanguTV reporter covering the news. The authority has reportedly detained seven reporter.
16:21
A group of opposition parliamentarians protest near Stelco headquarters in Male' City. Parliaments protesting in the area are: MP Ahmed Mahloof, MP Eva Abdulla, MP Abdulla Shahid, MP Fayyaz Ismail, MP Abdul Gafoor Ismail and MP Falah.
16:19
Opposition parliamentarians have joined the ongoing protests in different parts of Male' City.
15:05
Mohamed Ameeth - determined by EC to have lost the Maduvvari seat, and Mohamed Waheedh Ibrahim (Wadde) - determined by EC to have lost the Thulusdhoo seat have been taken under police custody. South Galolhu MP Ahmed Mahloof says additional MPs have also been detained by police.
15:00
Police: Those who entered Majlis not MPs

Those who entered Majlis are individuals determined by Majlis as former MPs. We announce that military asked for assistance from police to escort these individuals out of Majlis.

14:58
All MPs evicted from Majlis.
14:50
MPs being carried out of Majlis.
14:47
MP Mahloof evicted from Majlis premises.
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An MP lies on the ground injured as police and MNDF officers use force to evict MPs from Majlis.
14:45
MPs Shahid, Eva and Anara evicted from Majlis.
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A large number of MNDF officers stand at entrance to prevent anyone from entering the premises.
14:35
MPs Elections Commission has declared have lost their parliamentary seats among those who forcefully entered Majlis - among them Ameeth and Saud.
14:33
Police and MNDF officers forcefully evict MPs from Majlis
14:31
Police and MNDF officers attempt to escort MPs out of People's Majlis using force. The opposition MPs entered Majlis after it was padlocked shut by authorities.
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Officers in riot gear enter People's Majlis