PPM activists gather near Presidential residence

A group of PPM activists gathered near Muleeaage to express dissatisfaction over what they say government’s irreligious or anti-Islamic practices.

Muleeaage, presidential palace

The police dispersed protesters with tear gas and arrested three people on the scene.

Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) is led by former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.

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Written by: Ibrahim Nazim

11 November 2011, Friday

15 Thw al-Hijjah 1432