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Maldives crisis deepens: Mohamed Nasheed urges 'swift Indian action'

World | Feb 06, 2018, 03:47 PM IST

The archipelago was plunged into chaos on Thursday when the Supreme Court called for the release of nine imprisoned opposition politicians, ruling that their trials were politically motivated and flawed.

As Maldives political turmoil worsens, Maldives government declares state of emergency

News | Feb 06, 2018, 08:35 AM IST

Maldives president willing hold early elections as political unrest grows

Maldives president willing to hold early elections as crisis deepens

World | Feb 05, 2018, 07:57 AM IST

President Yameen Abdul Gayoom said he was open to holding an election several months before his term ends in November.

Maldives Names Defence Minister As Violence Spreads

World | Feb 09, 2012, 12:13 PM IST

Male, Feb 9 : The new Maldivian president has made urgent cabinet appointments to try and contain violence that has spread across the archipelago since his predecessor said he was forced to resign in a