Maldives on boil as President Yameen refuses to follow Supreme Court ruling

Massive protests continue in Male as President Abdulla Yameen has refused to follow the Supreme Court’s ruling to release key political prisoners and reinstate 12 MPs.  

Hundreds of people have rallied in the Maldives' capital urging Yameen to comply with the court ruling ordering the release of jailed opposition leaders.

Protesters chanted slogans such as ‘respect the constitution’ and ‘enforce the Supreme Court ruling now’ even as they sang and danced outside an opposition campaign hall on Friday.

A scuffle broke out between Police and protestors on Sunday outside Chief Justice Abdullah Saeed's residence in Male.  

Protesters managed to open the gate of Maafushi Prison where the 12 MPs have been detained.

“Absolute breakdown of law and order. The public is on the edge. I am very concerned as we are facing increased unrest. They have just used pepper spray and tear gas on crowd,” said Eva Abdulla, Member of Parliament, Maldives.