A coup occurred in the Maldives. A conflict happened between the people and the police, with former President Nasheed participating in the rally. Street protests by the public clashed with the police. On February 8th, former President Nasheed rallied with thousands of supporters in the capital Male. Supporters threw Molotov cocktails at the police, demanding Nasheed's reinstatement. Nasheed claimed there was a military and police coup; he refused to recognize the new president Waheed and demanded his resignation. On February 8, 2012, two Maldivian police officers were seen assisting an injured colleague. On February 8, street protests by supporters of former President Nasheed clashed with the police. On February 8th, former President Nasheed gathered with thousands of supporters in the capital Male. Supporters threw Molotov cocktails at the police, demanding Nasheed's reinstatement. Nasheed stated that there had been a military and police coup, and he refused to acknowledge the new president Waheed, demanding his resignation.