Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Secretary General Anas Abdul Sattar has revealed that he was summoned to Maldives Police Service (MPS) over a tweet he posted.

Speaking to press after attending the session, Anas said he was summoned for having called out to public to gather near Police when Jumhooree Party (JP) Leader Qasim Ibrahim was summoned to Police.

Anas said that such messages had been sent before but this issue had not risen before. Anas noted that this time this was made into a huge issue as the four leaders of the main parties had banded together against the Government, presenting a formidable coalition.

Hisaan Hussain, his legal representation, said calling for members of public to gather in a certain location was not a crime. She said the Government reaction to this was a sign of their precarious position.

Hisaan further highlighted on the Government’s abuse of state institution for political purposes; a concern recently raised by former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.

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Government had increased crackdowns on political figures in light of the new coalition banded together for national reform.