Terrorist Organisations

Teacher arrested on suspicion of links to terror groups

A senior teacher at the Kunahandhoo island school was arrested last night on suspicion of links to terrorist organisations. But islanders are incredulous. “He is a good, pious man, the community trusts him,” the council president said.

Maldives joins Saudi-led anti-terrorism military alliance

Announcing the new coalition at a press conference last night, Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman, also the kingdom’s defence minister, said the campaign would “coordinate” efforts to fight terrorism in Iraq, Syria, Libya, Egypt, and Afghanistan. “Every country will be participating according to its capabilities and we will not only fight [the Islamic State], but any terrorist group,” he said.

Foreign terrorist organisations planning to topple government, claims Nasheed

Allegations of ties between police and terrorist groups harm national interest, says police commissioner