The main opposition party, the MDP, says some employees at government institutions have been terminated following their participation in the October 3rd protest.
The protest held last Friday descended into chaos after MDP supporters attempted to march through Majeedhee Magu in Male' and clashed with the Police. Several people were arrested after the clashes, and 6 protesters remain in police custody.
MDP said today that government institutions have begun axing staff who took part in the anti-government demonstrations.
It also accused the Police of confiscating the phones of two others for posts made on social media.
MDP said that every single case constitutes undeniable political persecution and discrimination, with the express intent to intimidate opposition and silence all dissent.
It also stated that these desperate actions are proof of the failure of this administration and their desperation to control the public.
