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Nasheed’s medical leave extended

The prisons authority has granted an extension of former President Mohamed Nasheed’s medical leave in the UK until May 18, after reviewing its decision to revoke permission granted in April.

Nasheed seeks 60-day extension of medical leave

Doctors estimate “it would take six to eight weeks for the initial stages of the treatment,” reads a letter Nasheed’s lawyer Hassan Latheef sent to Commissioner of Prisons Mohamed Husham on February 14.

Home minister reveals Nasheed’s medical condition in a tweet

Home Minister Umar Naseer revealed today jailed former President Mohamed Nasheed’s medical condition, prompting an outcry on social media over the release of confidential information.

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