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Mangala Samaweera

India, Sri Lanka ‘lobbying’ Maldives for ex-president’s release

Lobbying by Maldives’ neighbours India and Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in President Abdulla Yameen’s sudden change of heart in authorising jailed former President Mohamed Nasheed’s travel to the UK for medical treatment, according to media reports.

17 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Nasheed to travel to UK for surgery

Jailed former President Mohamed Nasheed has been granted leave to travel to the United Kingdom for a surgery on his spine, the ministry of foreign affairs has announced in a tweet.

16 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM

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