Maldives' ousted president seeks global help for democracy

Irish Sun (IANS) Thursday 9th February, 2012

The Maldives' ousted president Mohamed Nasheed Thursday appealed to the world community to help restore democracy in his country while stating that he was toppled by a small group of police officers.

Nasheed resigned Tuesday amid protests over detention of a top judge and was replaced by vice president Mohamed Waheed.

Talking to Times Nows news channel from an undisclosed location, Nasheed said that he now feared for his life and safety of his family, who has fled to Sri Lanka.

"They want to arrest me and the situation is turning worse," he said.

Nasheed also said that the police have arrested around 250 supporters of his Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) so far and appealed to his supporters to remain calm.

Maldivian police said Thursday that they had received a court order to arrest Nasheed. It was issued following a string of arson attacks on police stations and court houses by supporters of the MDP Wednesday.

Share this article:
  • Google
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Digg
Back to Irish Sun

Comments

  • No comments yet for this story

    • Have your say

    • CAPTCHA Image

    • By submitting your comment you agree to our terms and conditions

    Featured Story

    Oz coach Arthur says 'returning' Johnson may have to wait for his opportunity

    Australian coach Mickey Arthur has said experienced fast bowler Mitchell Johnson might have to wait for his chance after being recalled into the national team for the one-day tour of ...

    News Survey

    Do you agree with U.S. President Barack Obama's support for gay marriage?

    View results

    On Facebook

    On the record

    Four days ago marked two decades since Ratko Mladic became the commander of the main staff of the army of Republika Srpska - the VRS. On that day, Mladic began his full participation in a criminal endeavour that was already in progress. On that day, he assumed the mantle of realising through military might the criminal goals of ethnically cleansing much of Bosnia. On that day he commenced his direct involvement in serious international crimes.

    Dermot Groome

    The prosecuting counsel of the War Crimes tribunal convened to hear charges against Gen. Ratko Mladic was making his opening comments at the hearing.