Ex-Maldivian President Nasheed seeks refuge in Indian embassy

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Anti-riots police have surrounded the Indian High Commission in Male after former President Mohamed Nasheed went there, soon after an arrest warrant was issued against him by a Maldivian court.

The former President, who is due to attend a hearing regarding his detention of Chief Judge of the Criminal Court Judge Abdulla Mohamed in January 2012, was inside the Indian High Commission at 1:00 PM on Wednesday afternoon following the announcement of the court order.

Nasheed is "seeking advice" in Indian High Commission, Minivan News reported.
Police have set up barricades around the High Commission area.

The court summons follows Nasheed's failure to attend his previously scheduled trial hearing at Hulhumale' Magistrate Court on February 10.

The former President was on an visit to India after being granted permission to depart the country by the court.

Despite his permitted travel period expiring on February 9, Nasheed arrived back in Male on February 11, Minivan reported.

Comments - 10

cats.eye Wednesday, 13 February 2013 10:46 AM

I thought this guy was hung for attempting to mutilate Maldivian constitution with the connivance of missionaries?

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Terrance Wednesday, 13 February 2013 11:02 AM

This guy learn from srilakan MR&Co. Arrest and put him in remand until case resolved

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bandu Wednesday, 13 February 2013 11:13 AM

Terrance, You are correct.

MR buddies are falling one by one.
Libiya
Parkistan
Maldives
Yemen
Venezuela

Clock ticking

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Dee Wednesday, 13 February 2013 11:28 AM

cant we send an elite squad and bring him to colombo?

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PRASANNAJIT Wednesday, 13 February 2013 11:37 AM

Why didnt he go into the Srilankan Embassy?

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malkanthi Wednesday, 13 February 2013 11:45 AM

International standing matters!

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jacoob Wednesday, 13 February 2013 11:50 AM

prelude to to sri lanka .. go bananan republic !!

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Eddy Wednesday, 13 February 2013 01:16 PM

Why he is not a Sri lankan citizen.

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Maha Rajanani Wednesday, 13 February 2013 02:00 PM

Thanks to Maldives SL is a huge country. SL must do something for them.

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Nandana Thursday, 14 February 2013 07:47 AM

This is short term.. He is very popular among Maldivians he will win the election for sure

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