Family of Maldives' ex-president flee to SL

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The wife and daughters of former Maldives' president Mohamed Nasheed have fled to Colombo as violence worsens, a presidential spokesman in Sri Lanka and a family member told AFP on Thursday.

"His wife and two children arrived and spoke to the president over the phone last evening," a spokesman for Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse, Bandula Jayasekera, told AFP.

"President Rajapakse was concerned over the safety of Mr. Nasheed and his family."

A family member in Male, who asked not to be named, confirmed the news, saying: "They are in Sri Lanka... It's much safer than here." (Source: AFP)

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Common sence. Thursday, 09 February 2012 10:22 AM

President of Maldives a very good firend of Sri Lanka!

Ali Thursday, 09 February 2012 11:14 AM

Proud to be Sri Lankans! Helping beyond the races!

kalum Thursday, 09 February 2012 11:43 AM

Help them please.

steve Thursday, 09 February 2012 11:45 AM

can we exchange the favor?

buffaloa citizen Thursday, 09 February 2012 11:56 AM

Ha Ha and what did we do in our own back yard? Read the LLRC or ask UN.

ajith Thursday, 09 February 2012 12:17 PM

Even the people who are freezing in the North pole too are warmly welcome!!!!

Arachchi Thursday, 09 February 2012 09:00 AM

So we are about to forget Z-score crisis,13+,Mervin's clash,pending increase of gas price

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