The opposing Progressive Coalition Friday held a rally calling to defend the Maldives' independence.
The 'Maldivians in Defense of Independence' rally began in front of the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) headquarters in Male' City. The participants called to end the Indian military's influence on the police training school established in southernmost Addu City during the rally. They also called to release their leader, former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom, who is currently serving a five-year sentence for money laundering.
The Progressive coalition has said Friday's rally is not a political event but a national event.
