Maldives lifts state of emergency
President Abdulla Yameen has lifted an unprecedented 30-day nationwide state of emergency after just six days, citing progress by the police in investigating threats posed by missing weapons and explosives.
10 Nov 2015, 9:00 AM
President Abdulla Yameen has lifted an unprecedented 30-day nationwide state of emergency after just six days, citing progress made by the police in investigating threats posed by missing weapons and explosives.
Attorney General Mohamed Anil said the state of emergency has been lifted as of 5:00pm today.
“Some people planning to use dangerous weapons and explosives have now been arrested,” he said.
The security services have informed the president that special measures have been taken to ensure public safety, Anil said, adding that the president believes restoring constitutional rights and returning to normalcy is important.
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