The arrests were condemned by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) that also accused the police of using pepper spray and riot shields to stop the march.

Male protest: Maldives police arrest eight demonstrators during protest by opposition

Hundreds of Maldivians protested on Sunday demanding the arrest of defeated President Abdulla Yameen as its top court began to hear a petition challenging the outcome of last's month election in the island nation.

Maldives opposition supporters protest as court reviews election challenge

The opposition continued to maintain pressure on the government to implement the Supreme Court ruling of February 1

Anti-government protests intensify in Maldives, more opposition MPs detained

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Male protest: Maldives police arrest eight demonstrators during protest by opposition

Maldives opposition supporters protest as court reviews election challenge

Anti-government protests intensify in Maldives, more opposition MPs detained