Police arrest former President Mohamed Nasheed ahead of terrorism trial
22 Feb 2015, 3:35 PM
Minivan News
Police have arrested opposition leader and former President Mohamed Nasheed.
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Ali Waheed tweeted around 2:45pm today that police have entered Maafanu Yaagoothuge to arrest the former president.
A large crowd of supporters gathered outside the former president’s residence as news of the arrest spread through the capital.
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