Maldives - Feb 27
Over 10,000 opposition supporters marched through the capital, Male, on Friday February 27th, calling for President Abdulla Yameen's resignation and the release of political prisoners. Former President Mohamed Nasheed, former Defense Minister Mohamed Nazim, and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) MP Ali Azim are currently in police custody on the basis of terrorism and drug charges. The protest was a joint initiative between the MDP and the Jumhooree Party. Source: Minivan News