Maldives rocked by protests against President Nasheed

bbc.co.uk

1 May 2011

Police in Maldives have used tear gas and batons to disperse a mass anti-government protest in the capital Male.

Several thousand people gathered to demand President Mohamed Nasheed quit because of the worsening economy.

An opposition spokesman said more than 30 people had been injured in the early morning clashes in the normally peaceful tourist paradise.

Mr Nasheed took office in Maldives’ first multi-party election in 2008, ending 30 years of autocratic rule.

At least 10 people were arrested as protesters expressed their anger on Saturday night at soaring food prices and rising unemployment. Read more…

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~ par Alain Bertho sur 1 Mai 2011.

Publié dans émeutes, riots