Watch | Maldives parliament proceedings halted as MPs fight each other

One video showcased PNC MP Abdullah Shaheem Abdul Hakeem gripping MDP MP Isa's leg and the two falling together.

A member of parliament was brought to an ambulance after suffering injuries. (Source: Adhadhu)

Proceedings of the Maldivian parliament came to a halt on Sunday as members came to blows, with videos showing Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) MP Isa fighting with ruling Peoples’ National Congress (PNC) MP Abdullah Shaheem Abdul Hakeem.

Adhadhu, an online news outlet in the Maldives, showed Shaheem grabbing Isa’s leg and the two falling together, while Isa was seen kicking Shaheem’s neck and pulling his hair.

The footage also shows other members pushing Shaheem out of the area. A member of parliament was brought to an ambulance after suffering injuries, the local media reported.

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Parliament proceedings have been disrupted after clashes between PPM/PNC MPs and opposition MPs. pic.twitter.com/vhvfCBgQ1s

— Adhadhu (@AdhadhuMV) January 28, 2024

A key vote on parliamentary approval for the Muizzu government was scheduled for Sunday. Reports claimed several ruling party members barricaded the House and disrupted the session.

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