Government revokes extension of Nasheed’s medical leave
Commissioner of Prisons Mohamed Husham told the press this afternoon that the 30-day extension was revoked after Nasheed’s lawyers denied President Abdulla Yameen’s claim that the opposition leader is due to undergo surgery tomorrow.
18 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM
The government has backtracked on its decision to extend former President Mohamed Nasheed’s medical leave in the UK, a day after granting a request for a 30-day extension.
Commissioner of Prisons Mohamed Husham told the press this afternoon that the extension was revoked after Nasheed’s lawyers denied President Abdulla Yameen’s claim that the opposition leader is due to undergo surgery tomorrow.
Home Minister Umar Naseer has also confirmed the move.
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