Government squares up to Supreme Court over presidential impeachment ‘threat’
Statements initially suggested the government’s compliance but the attorney general’s latest remarks and comments from the military indicate further turmoil for the honeymoon destination.
04 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
The Supreme Court cannot impeach the president, the attorney general said Sunday, as the government squared up to the judiciary over a shock ruling ordering the release of political prisoners.
Tensions have run high in the Maldives since Thursday night, when the country’s highest court said nine inmates should be freed immediately until they could have fair retrials.
There have been clashes in the capital, with Special Ops using tear gas and pepper spray to disperse crowds.
Statements initially suggested the government’s compliance with the ruling, but the attorney general’s latest remarks and comments from the military indicate further turmoil for the honeymoon destination.
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