Sunday 14 August 2005  Live News Update Today - Daily Updates in progress ..

Breaking News... Latest Update >>>
Male' - 11:45 - Pregnant women, Aishath Masha, G.Beruge who was attacked by police is in critical condition, reports say.
Male' - 11:30 - Confirmed reports say there is a huge fire setup in the waste collection block (Kunikoshi, near Dharubaaruge) in Male'. It is clear that arson-age and sabotage attempts have increased since Yameen mobilized his mobs - the Parteys.
Male' - 11:15 - Four Policemen have been seen fighting each other over whether to join Gayyoom's forces to kill people or not. Eye witness confirmed that the fight took place near Henveiru Sub-station. Two of them were bleeding heavily. Now four of them have been taken to Iskandharu Koshi.
Gayyoom gets out of NSS due to internal uprising says an informant. There is fighting going on inside NSS now according to the informant and that is why Gayyoom got scared.
Male' - 10:53 pm - Mobs sponsored by Gayyoom's brother called Parteys are heading to attack MDP parliamentarians, reports say.
 

Gayyoom security forces in disarray
Male' - 10:53 pm -Confirmed reports that fighting has broke out in Kalhuthukkalaa Koshi between more than 270 policemen who are detained now (because they have refused to go onto the street and beat the people) and pro-Gayyoomist police. It seems the internal rift is increasing and soon many policemen will side with the people.
Male' - 10:42 pm - Yameen's Partey group rallying in support of Dictator, reports say.
Male' - 10:30 pm - A cycle has been set on fire in Rahdhebai Magu.
Male' - 10:20 pm - Confirmed reports of explosions near Shop No. 70 in Majeedhee Magu

BBC will report on the situation tonight sources say. A report by Sanjeev Srivasta will be broadcast on Asia Today. BBC is monitoring the situation closely.

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Breaking News... Latest Update >>>
Male' - 09:40 pm - Attorney General Hassan Saeed has just spoken on national television. He blamed MDP for the recent civil unrest. He went on to say that the Haruge was not used for party purposes but to organize “violence” and to do and say unconstitutional things. State radio has repeatedly reported that weapons were found at Haruge. He discussed the prosecution of people for the possession of weapons. He said that the people who made the weapons, and the people who supported the people who made the weapons would be taken to court. He also said that all those kept in detention would not be released until their cases were settled in court.
Male' - 09:40 pm - Reports confirm that Haruge has been dug up by police with shovels looking for weapons.
 

Pregnant women and children beaten up by police

Male' - 09:35 pm - Reports are coming that police is have injured a pregnant women and she has been taken to hospital now. Protesters are cuffed and thrown into lorries now. Police arrived in large numbers and attacked from all sides indiscriminately said an eye witness. Many reported injured including children. Witnesses has seen a police man holding the beard of a man and dragging him to one of the lorries.

More than 200 policemen striking

Male' - Confirmed reports say that more than 200 policemen are striking tonight and disobeying orders to go and beat the hell out of unarmed civilians. It is reported that their number is growing now in Ranjehi Koshi said the informant.

DO Video
Abdulla Eman 15 yrs old says he was beaten up by riot police yesterday

A 15 year old boy, Abdulla Eman from Male' said in an exclusive interview that he was hit in the head with a baton and scratched in the face by Riot Police because they thought he was also calling for the resignation of Gayyoom. view the video
 

News Update >>>

Male' - 09:25 pm - Reports are coming that police is using excessive force to quell the protest in Majeedhee Magu locations.
Male' - 08:30 pm - Gayoom officially instructs the authorities to arrest EVERYONE who calls for his resignation. Sources also confirmed that a SET FOOTAGE of some people throwing stones at police and SOME STILL PICS had been sent to the international media and diplomatic missions. They want to justify that this is a violent protest and police is acting to calm the situation
International media and governments have been briefed on the situation by Dhivehi Observer. FULL REPORTS and VIDEO FOOTAGE were sent to the BBC and others.
Male' - 08:22 pm - Midnight to 4:30 am curfew has been announced. Crowd getting bigger in Majeedhee Magu near Haruge. Reports say that Yameen's Parteys are there led by Suzeynu.
Thinadhoo - 08:17 pm - Reports are coming that several people are demonstrating outside Atoll of in Thinadhoo calling for the resignation of Gayyoom and the release of prisoners of conscience, including MDP Chairman Nasheed.
Male' - 08:15 - Crowd getting bigger near Athamaa Palace and MDP Haruge area. Reports say Police force is based in Galolhu Stadium for quick deployment.
07:39PM: Approximately two to four hundred people at Athamaa Palace. Riot police have also arrived.
07:27PM: Street protests have begun in Male'. People are gathering in front of Athamaa Palace calling for the resignation of President Gayoom.

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Latest Update >>>
Arbitrary arrests continue
Ahmed Husham, a supervisor of Ahmadiyya School arrested. He is an active reformist, state TV showed his photos through out last week from the gatherings that went on. Arrested at 1515hrs while he was having lunch in a harbor cafe'.
 

Several People Arrested in connection with yesterday's unrest

Male' -  More people have been arrested by Gayyoom's police in connection with yesterday's unrest. Some were arrested in the early hours of this morning including prominent businessman Le Cute Majid, Kalhube Abdul Latheef (H.Lainoofarumaage), Imadh Solih (CHSE Supervisor) and several others. Please report to us if you have any further details, especially if you know someone they have arrested.

There are reports that International Journalist and delegations from EU are already in Maldives to investigate the situation.

US State department is also monitoring the situation very closely but Gayyoom is refusing to talk directly to them our sources in US say.

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Maldives Free Think Blog
Black Friday II - The People vs N-SS
The N-SS has gone on a rampage again. Beating and torturing unarmed people mercilessly. And they have new toys to try out. Stun guns. Pepper spray. Rubber bullets. Water cannons. Like a child pulling out the wings of a fly. The N-SS people are sadistically enjoying themselves. visit MFT Blog

Latest Updates >>>
Male' - 01:30am - Reports of police using tear gas near Mercury Light Hotel to disperse the crowd. Some people sleeping in the nearby houses woke up and had to come out for fresh air only to be told by Police to go in.

Male' - 12:48am - Reports of police beating protestors near Mercury Light Hotel in Maafannu. Eye witness confirm that police using the battons and hit the people on their heads and back mercilessly. Three people were also arrested at the scene. Crowd still at there.

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Male' - 00:38 - Reports are coming from the Police informants that they have been told to get ready to use rubber bullets against those still protesting in Majeedhee Magu. Large crowds still in Majeedhee Magu and Maaveyo Magu
Male' - 00:15 - Reports say that large crowds are still on Majeedhee Magu despite the announcement of the curfew.

Saturday 13 August 2005  Live News Update Today

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Male' - 23:37 - Curfew announced from 12:00 mid-night to 4:00 am by state owned TV Maldives.

Male' - 23:30 - Confirmed sources report that hey saw a very big lorry carrying about 30 people handcuffed from behind and seated, they were escorted by 1 tanker in front, 2 jeeps behind.

Male' - 22:45 - High pressure water is sprayed onto the protestors to disperse the crowd near Shop No. 70 in Majeedhee Magu.
Male' - 21:54 - Tear Gas used and Rubber Bullets fired confirmed reports say.

Police deployed armored vehicles around to disperse the crowd
Male' - 09:50 - Police have deployed 3 armored vehicles (tankers) in 3 locations in Majeedhee Magu near where the protest is taking place. The are based near Le Cute, Olympus and Zikraa Mosque, reports say.
 

Crowd calling for Gayyoom and Adam Zahir's resignation
Male'- 09:27pm -Reports say that the crowd is now calling for the resignation of Dictator Gayyoom and Adam Zahir. Also, police has now give final warning and that they will take harsh action in 10 minutes they say.
 

Addu people are to begin a demonstration shortly
Addu - 09:15 pm - Reports are coming that people of Addu are to being a huge demonstration tonight calling for an end to the rule of Gayyoom and to install a democratic government. They are outraged by the arrest of so many innocent civilians and that of MDP Chairperson. We cannot stay quite when our brothers and sisters are being tortured in Male' the reporter said. The demonstration will be in Hithadhoo in different locations in order to make it difficult for Gayyoom's police to disperse them. The starting point is MDP Haruge.

 

HulhuMale' and Vilingilli Ferry Service Suspended
Male'- 09:00 pm Reports are coming that ferry services from HulhuMale' and Villingili island that commute to Male' are now suspended in order to stop the ever increase in the number of the demonstrators. It appears that Peoples Revolution has begun in Maldives.

Reports of gun shots heard
Male'- 08:22 pm Reports are coming that police have started using fire arms in order to stop the people from demonstrating. Majeedhee Magu is now completely packed with people, including women and children. Reports of a person being dragged onto a police vehicle.

Worshippers evacuated from the mosque by force
Male'- 08:00 pm  Police have stormed into Masjid Yusuf Al-Barbaree near Shop No. 70 in Majeedhee Magu and evacuated people by force reported a local source at the scence. The Iman even told the riot police that this was a sacreligious act and they must not ask people to stop praying. Police does not seem to be wanting to bring the situation under control accept by force.

Male' : 7:50 pm - Three large lorries are on their way to the scene of demonstration local reports say.
Male' : 7:31 pm -  Reports than PEPPER GAS used, not tear gas on demonstrators. People still not dispersing, still chanting. Two further arrests made.
 

Breaking News
Riot Police use tear gas to disperse demonstrators
Male' - Local sources have confirmed that the police have used tear gas to disperse the crowd at the road (Ali Kilegefaanu Magu) leading to MDP Haruge where crowd is believed to have entered the Haruge Tent. The whole area is packed with people according to the source.  Local sources are reporting that tear gas has also been used near Shop No.70 in Majeedhee Magu. This is a show of such excessive use of force that the country has not seen before. Let us hope that they will not use weapons to crush the uprising.
 

Minivan News
New Delhi NGO Tells Maldives Foreign Minister to Release the Prisoners
New Delhi: In an hour long meeting with visiting Foreign Minister of Maldives, Dr Ahmed Saheed, a delegation of the New Delhi based Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) urged the government of Maldives to immediately release Chairperson of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, Mohamed Nasheed and other political detainees, more
 

Special News Report
 "I will resign  if Police and NSS fail to bring order in 72 hours" threatens Dictator Gayyoom
Male' - A very reliable source has informed that Gayyoom had given an ultimatum to his most senior Police and National Security Service officers in an emergency meeting held last night after his arrival from Singapore. more

News Update
Yameen meeting with his Paateys to plan attacking civilians tonight
Male' - 19:00 - Informants have confirmed that a meeting is taking place right now at Yameen's house to plan attacking civilians tonight if they demonstrate on the streets of Male'. This is the kind of dirty games they play every time people rose against this dictator and they are at it again with the full backing of the Police and Gayyoom's illicit government. Public are advised not to take the law into their hands and demonstrate with patience and courage. We can win this peacefully and this is the best way to let the world know that we are a law abiding peace loving people that will never resort to violence.

News Update
A medical team of doctors and nurses dispatched to Dhoonidhoo Prison
Male' - 17:55 - sources in IGMH have confirmed that a team of medical doctors and nurses with equipment and medicine have been sent to Dhoonidhoo Prison Island as an emergency.
 

Breaking News
Public beginning to assemble near Occasions Gift Shop in Majeedhee Magu
Male' - Local sources have confirmed that large number of people are assembling near Occasions Gift shop in front of the Public Library in expressing their outrage over the brutality of the police and the army and calling for the release of MDP leader Mohamed Nasheed (Anni) as well as the others arrested as a result of the attempted peaceful demonstration in Male' yesterday.
It is apparent that Gayyoom is no longer able to convince people that public assembly is illegal and his extensive use of local media to implicate MDP and other reformists of violence is falling onto deaf ears. The resistance to Gayyoom's brutality continues because people are simply fed-up with his police state and the endemic corruption and crimes against the people committed on a daily basis by him and his cronies.

Latest News Update
Tension still rising and more arrests reported
Pro-democracy activist Dhaadhaara Naseem handcuffed, arrested and put into police bus in front of his 9 year-old child near Presidential Jetty. Situation said to be volatile and crowds demanding release of MDP Chairperson Mohamed Nasheed and others.
 

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Local News Update

Gayyoom to hold and emergency meeting at noon today

Male' - 11:00am - Confirm reports say that Gayyoom is to hold an emergency meeting at noon today with his supporters to consider arresting a number of people from the opposition party MDP.

Man brought from Dhoonidhoo in  critical condition

Male' - 10:450am - Confirm reports say that a man has been brought from Dhoonidhoo Island Prison in a critical condition and is now in Intensive Care Unit of IGMH Hospital.

MDP Press Statement
Arrests and Beatings Expose Gayoom's Maldives for the Police State that it is – Maldivian Democratic Party
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) strongly condemns the violent arbitrary detention and beatings of its Chairperson and other members of the party by President Gayoom's security services on August 12th and 13th 2005. more

Breaking News
Police are demolishing MDP Haruge
Male' - 5:30am - Police and the army have gone into MDP Haruge and arrested many and are now tearing the place down apparently for national security reasons. The actual truth is that Gayyoom just cannot stand people criticizing him and calling for his resignation. It is against the law of the land to enter into someone's property and commit any such act, yet, as usual Gayyoom and his police dogs are above the law. Sources say that the place has been completely demolished. Major Nazim is reported to be in charge of the operation.
 

Breaking News
Riot police stormed MDP Haruge beating and arresting people
Male' - 4:16am - Confirmed sources say that police have stormed into MDP Haruge and started beating up people and have arrested many including Mr. Majeed, the Founder of Kinaaraa Tution Class. The police have also blocked a big stretch of Majeedhee Magu from Shop No. 70 to the Gift Shop. Whilst the call for prayer is being heard in Male', Gayyoom has asked his mad dogs to torture his people. "This is really very brutal", said Hassan who informed us of the incident.

Local News
MDP members and supporters continue their protest into the night
Thinadhoo - Local sources have confirmed that MDP members and supporters are still in and outside the Atoll Office waiting to see the Atoll Minister and demanding the immediate unconditional release of those who were detained today including MDP Chairperson Mr. Nasheed. "We are going to stay here for as long as it takes no matter what until we get justice and our members are released" said one protestor. "We are trying to keep the our spirit and hopes high. Coffee is being now served to all protestors inside the Atoll Office, whilst Atoll Chief is nowhere to be seen", he added further.
 

Latest Updates >>>
Male' - 2:40 - In Male' thousands are sitting in Haruge until Nasheed and others are released. Police Jeep had come and checked the place a couple of times now. Members and supporters are going to stay up tonight unless there is further attacks by the police.
Addu - 2:30 - In Addu Haruge, there are more than 2000 people who are still awaiting a news about Chairman Nasheed.
Addu - 2:00 - Protestors in Addu are now leaving the Atoll Office premises and heading to MDP Haruge on the request of senior members in Male', reports say.
 

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Local News
Tension in Male' still high after another display of the power of Gayyoom's Police and his security forces
Male' - Reports are coming that lots of people are still out and about in Male' and tension is still high. Thousands are still in MDP Haruge waiting for the release of their Chairman. Reports are coming that MDP MPs have now come out of the Parliament House. Sources in the Police say that the police might arrest more people on the pre-text of attempting to use weapons (sharpened iron bars) which were shown on local TV as being items procured by MDP. Gayyoom's cronies think that any assembly is illegal. Local media, especially Haveeru is waiting for details from the police before they report anything.

Local News
Protest by MDP supporters continue in Thinadhoo
Thinadhoo - Confirmed sources say that hundreds of people are now inside the Atoll Office in G Dh. Thinadhoo demanding the release of MDP Chairman Nasheed. Atoll Chief is believed to be hiding and refusing to meet with them. The people are vowing to continue their protest until MDP Chairman is released.

Opinion
Maldivian Graduates Facing 12 Years of DEBT!
Many students who studied under the third World Bank training programme are today facing 12 years of debt on top of their seven year service period to the government/country. On average, students would have worked in the government or private sector for 3-4 years after completing Advance Level to get scholarships under the scheme. This means that the graduates will be paying student debts until they are at least 37 years. more

Opinion
The will of MDP is strong. The will of our supporters is strong. And what we have begun, we will finish!
In the past few months, many Maldivians have learned the meaning of democracy and justice. More then half of the rural island population have known who their beloved leader have been in a reality. (Applause to MDP.) more

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Friday 12 August 2005 Breaking News Live News Update

Breaking News
Emergency meeting underway in Police HQ
Male' - Reports are coming that Gayyoom is holding a secret meeting with his very closed allies, Adam Zahir and Yameen in NSS to get to the bottom of all this and regain his power. There is still no solid information on what is really going on and how the power has tilted. Thousands are still reported to be gathered in MDP Haruge and supporters are still there despite the kind of threats they have faced today. Meanwhile, reports are coming of more than 3 people being treated in intensive care unit with broken spines.
 

Amnesty International PRESS RELEASE
Maldives: Arrest of peaceful demonstrators
Amnesty International is seriously concerned about the arrest and detention of at least seven political activists in the capital, Male', today. The detainees are members of the newly established opposition party, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). They were detained during a demonstration in the capital’s main public square. The gathering was reportedly peaceful. more

Breaking News
Gayyoom hanging by the thread
Male' - Gayyoom is believed to be protected by his hardcore military and hiding somewhere in Male' now, after being secretly brought to Male' from Aarah. There are also reports that he is negotiating with caretaker President Zaki sources say.
 

Breaking News
Tension rise in Fuahmulah in Gnaviyani Atoll
Hithadhoo - Confirmed reports say that MDP members and reformists are gathering at Fuahmulaku Haruge of MDP to expressing their outrage over the inhumane treatment of several innocent Maldives including their Chairman Mohamed Nasheed (Anni). Government staff in the island are no longer aware of what is going on and they are not getting any instructions from Male' either said a senior staff in Fuahmulah.
 

Breaking News
Addu Atoll Office under the control of MDP supporters
Hithadhoo - Confirmed reports say that Addu Atoll Office staff have taken refuge in Gan along with Health Minister Ilyas Ibrahim and the office is now under full control of MDP. Other parts of the country such as Thinadhoo are no longer under the command of ousted Dictator Gayyoom. MDP parliamentarians are still in parliament house finalizing the transitional government.
 

Breaking News
Gayyoom arrives and takes refuge in Aarah
Confirmed reports say that ousted Dictator Gayyoom has arrived in Maldives and taken refuge in Aarah with the support of some of his military officers loyal to him. It is also reported that most of the cabinet ministers have now gone into hiding and some have already negotiated asylums elsewhere in the region.
 

Breaking News
MDP Councilor Ibrahim Hussain Zaki in charge of the Maldives, reports say!
Unconfirmed reports from Male' say that a team led by Ibrahim Hussain Zaki, a senior leader of MDP has temporarily taken charge of the government, which is to be run by a team including other senior members of MDP top level. Mr. Nasheed (Anni) the Chairman of MDP is believed to be on his way to Male' now.

Breaking News
Gayyoom has been ousted and MDP MPs has taken charge
Unconfirmed reports are coming that MDP MPs have come to an agreement with some senior officials in the government and has taken charge of the country and that Gayyoom is expected to be arrested on arrival. Several thousand people are making their way to the parliament house now to celebrate, reports say. Few hardcore military may be tempted to fight to the last minute but there has been change of sides at the top military it is reported.
 

Latest Updates >>>
Male' - 22:03 - TVM reports that it was attacked, but sources have now confirmed that it was in fact a setup to manipulate the population. A plot by Gayyoom to justify his crimes. Furthermore, police are to search the homes of senior MDP officials to find weapons. Who will trust their searches?
Male' - 21:55 - Another raid expected at MDP Haruge according to local sources. This time they are expected to use tear gas and live bullets if necessary the sources say.
Male' - 21:44 - Gayyoom's speedboat has left to Hulhule about half an hour ago.

Breaking News
Gayyoom maybe on a charter flight
According to sources in Singapore, Gayyoom maybe on a chartered  flight to get home early to control the situation. He is scared of being ousted by this mass protest against his rule.
 

Breaking News
Reports of a person being killed in Dhoonidhoo
A person is allegedly being brought to Male' IGMH now. He was amongst those arrested today and reportedly died in Dhoonidhoo as a result of injuries sustained by the beating. Two people are already in IGMH Hospital and the place is on high alert.
 

Latest Updates >>>
Male' - 20:50 - Reports state that those gathered at MDP Haruge have begun to move towards the Majlis.
Male' - 20:33 - Emergency cabinet meeting underway in NSS Headquarters. MDP parliamentarians are refusing to leave the parliament building reports say. MPs demand the Speaker to come to the Majlis but he is refusing to do so.

Reuters News Bulletin
Maldives detains opposition head to disperse rally
COLOMBO, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Police detained the Maldives' main opposition leader on Friday at a rally marking the anniversary of a crackdown on reformists, a move the government said was aimed at dispersing the crowd and was for his own safety. more

Breaking News
Public unrest reported in islands including Kolamaafushi, Dhaandhoo and Kulhudhuffushi
 

Breaking News
Gayyoom returning tonight from Singapore
Singapore - DO sources in Singapore have confirmed that Gayyoom will be returning to Maldives tonight in order to try and control the situation which he will fully neglect thinking that the people are not ready to confront him. Heavy security is however expected for his arrival as members of the public may confront him on arrival and demand his resignation.
 

Special Announcement
MDP leadership has requested all members and supporters to come to Haruge - MDP Tent as soon as possible. They are believed to be negotiating with the authorities. All members and supporters please go to Haruge now.
 

Latest Updates >>>
Male' - 19:56 - DRP thugs are damaging police properties on the orders of Yameen and Adam Zahir informants say.
Male' - 19:43 - Large crowds are emerging in different locations, Chandhanee Magu and Fareedhee Magu. Riot police having a hard time controlling the crowd.
Male' - 19:42 - Unconfirmed reports say that 2 foreign journalists have been arrested as well today for filming the scenes in the  Republican Square.
Male' - 19:38 - The whole of Sosun Magu is filled with people calling for the resignation of Gayyoom and the installment of a peoples government. Some MDP members are going to Police and demanding the release of Chairman and others arrested.
Ellaidhoo - 19:37 - Gayyoom's brother Yameen takes refuge in Ellaidhoo Resort

Breaking News
Thinadhoo getting tense by the hour
Public have apprehended the police persons in Thinadhoo reports say. The protestors demanding immediate release of MDP leadership and others arrested today as well as the prisoners of conscience. The people vowed that they will not leave the place untill their demands are met.
 

Breaking News
Protesting begins in Addu
Male' - 19:30  Over 300 people are near MDP office in Addu Atoll hithadhoo.. People there are waiting for a sign from MDP Seniors. Gan Island Causeway has been blocked by NSS.. more updates shortly when it come available. It is believed that NSS is fully prepared for a crackdown if people come near the island office asking to release all who were arrested today for no reason.
 

Breaking News
Television Maldives occupied by the public
Male' - 19:22 Public have entered the state television station and people are gathering near the parliament house in thousands.

Photo News
Arrest of MDP Chairman and Others
Exclusive pictures show how the police and the army forcefully dragged MDP Chairman and Councilor Abbas and others while protesting peacefully sitting in the middle of the Republican Square. Local media as ever not covering the issue and Home Ministry is announcing that this was an unlawful gathering.

These pictures show how the police had used excessive force even to disperse old men who were around the area at the time. more

Photo News
Yet Another Black Friday... Once  a Dictator always a Dictator

MDP Chairman and others sitting peacefully

Latest Updates >>>

MDP Parliamentarians protesting near the Parliament

Male' - 18:51 - Senior parliamentarians of MDP have gone to the Parliament House and is trying to discuss a solution with the Speaker of the Majlis Ahmed Zahir. Members including Mohamed Shihab, Ismail Shihab, Afeef, Reeko Moosa are Ibu are there whilst more police arrived at MDP tent Haruge.

MDP takes back control of Haruge

Male' - 18:44 - Members have chased out the police from Haruge and taken back control of the tent. Thousands are converging on the area. Unrest spreads throughout out Male'. Eye witness confirms that MDP Chairperson was severely beaten.

MDP leadership demands an immediate cease to these atrocities

Male' - 18:23 - Senior MDP figures are consulting with high ranking officials of the government to solve this crime committed by the Police and the NSS with direct command of Gayyoom. MDP supporters are vowing to remain calm and united behind their leaders.

MDP head office in Male' raided and occupied by Police

Male' - 18:16 - Reports are coming that police have raided and beaten up several MDP members whilst they were assembled peacefully at the Haruge Tent in Male'. Unconfirmed reports of Yameen's DRP group supposed by the Police and NSS of possessing several petrol bombs. MDP members and reformists are to be blamed for this and use it as a pre-text to justify the crimes of today experts say.

Scores of protestor severely  injured and hospitalised

Male' - 18:15 - Scores of protestors are reported to be severely injured. Ali Riyaz (Ayya) of M. Savoy admitted to hospital with broken back. He was trying to help and old man when he was beaten up by the riot police with batons in his back. His friends and family are trying to see him at the hospital.

MDP members protesting in Thinadhoo calling for the immediate release of MDP Chairman and others

Male' - 17:57 - Gayyoom's brother Yameen has orderd DRP thugs to come onto the street. The group is lead by Chaandhanee Suja and the likes reports say.

Male' - 17:50 - Large crowd in Chaandhanee Magu also chased by riot police.

Male' - 17:34 - Police and NSS are now chasing other protestors but the crowd is still around the area. Reports are coming from Singapore that Gayyoom is going to be arriving tonight. Heavy security operation planned for his arrival. Calls for his arrests are heard amongst MDP.

Male' - 17:18 - Reports are coming that MDP Chairman and others who were arrested have been whisked off to Dhoonidhoo Prison by Coastguard.

Male' - 16:55 - A large crowd is gathering near the Atoll Office in G. Dh. Thinadhoo calling for the release of MDP Chairman and others who were arrested few minute ago.

Free Them Now demonstration begins in Male'

Male' - 16:38 - MDP Chairman, Jenniffer Latheef, Ahmed Abbas and several others have been forcefully dragged into the Police station eyewitnesses say.

Male' - 16:25 - Police have announced that this was an illegal assembly, how they arrive at that conclusion is unclear to all but them. Final warnings are given to leave the area otherwise police is expected to use force. Dictator Gayyoom aka Golhaabo has passed on command and control to his brother Yameen sources say.

Male' - 16:18 - Police have started announcing that they will use force unless the crowd disperses from the square.

Male' - 16:08 - More than 40 Police top ranking officers are now at the centre of the Square speaking to Chairman Nasheed.

Male' - 16:07 - Security Forces (NSS) have left the scene and only Police is present there. People are now able to join the crowd led by MDP Chairperson Nasheed (Anni). The crowd gave a big cheer to NSS when they were leaving the scence.

Male' - 16:00 - Many are unable to get