Hoarafushi protests after council president suspended

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Residents of H.A. Hoarafushi staged a protest on Tuesday dressed in black, following the suspension of Council President Mohamed Waheed.   The Local Government Authority (LGA) suspended Waheed for three months without pay and allowances, and cautioned the remaining six councilors after reviewing eight complaints lodged with the authority. A report highlighted seven violations by the council.   Photos circulating on social media showed