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Under the Freedom of Peaceful Assembly Act of 2013, any peaceful assembly planned outside designated areas requires approval from the Maldives Police Service for the chosen location. The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) submitted a request for a specific route for their event. However, due to heavy traffic on Majeedhee Magu and to prioritize the safety and security of participants, the police approved an alternative route and were fully prepared to cooperate with the event’s organizers. Despite this, the MDP disregarded both their requested route and the approved alternative, suggesting that their intent may not have been to hold a peaceful event. The government remains committed to upholding the right to freedom of expression within the legal framework, ensuring the safety and rights of all individuals are protected.