New Maldives leader Mohamed Waheed Hassan appeals to Australia

12th February 2012, Male’, Maldivestoday.com, from the Australian.com.au
THE new Maldives President, Mohamed Waheed Hassan, has appealed for Australia’s support for his government, denying ousted president Mohamed Nasheed’s claims of a coup, and insisting Mr Nasheed had brought about his own downfall.

Dr Waheed told The Australian in a telephone interview yesterday he wanted allies such as [...]

Breaking News: Political developments in Maldives

7th January 2012, Male’, Maldivestoday.com
12:49:President Mr. Mohamed Nasheed resigned in a live telecast. The nation back to its people.
12:38pm The ceremony of resignation of President Mohamed Nasheed to be live on TV
12:04pm Detained Chief Judge freed and arrives in he capital Male’.
12:03pm Colonel Nazim to head the military. Orders noone to touch former president Nasheed.
11:50am [...]

India rejects military help of Nasheed

7th January 2012, Male’, Maldivestoday.com
10:23 Police and Military in Addu defects to opposition.
10:21am Sub-inspector Jinah taken to Dhoonidhoo jail by Police. He was one of the loyalists of MDP government who carried out many illegal activities.
10:20am VP Dr. Waheed to head the country.
10:19am MNBC live went off. Police use tear gas to disperse the crowd.
10:15 [...]

Maldives soldiers fire rubber bullets at police protesting government’s ‘illegal orders’

MALE, Maldives — Maldives soldiers on Tuesday fired rubber bullets and clashed with police officers who were defying a presidential order to end a protest against what they perceive as illegal orders by authorities.Hundreds of police started demonstrating early Tuesday in the capital, Male, after officials ordered them to withdraw protection for government and opposition [...]

Breaking News: President Mr. Nasheed remains in military confinement. lastest updates

7th January 2012, Male’, Maldivestoday.com
9:46am opposition headed by VP Dr. Waheed to form a new government.
9:45am Some islanders starts journey to the capital Male’.
9:44am army en mass joins police and takes controls. President Mr. Nasheed remained confined at the military headquarters.
9:38 Police, Army and ordinary citizens mobilized at the Republican Square.
8:30 Opposition calls to shutdown [...]


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