Troops storm supreme court after Abdulla Yameen refuses to implement its order to free opposition figures
The Maldives president,Abdulla Yameen, has declared a state of emergency as heavily armed troops stormed the country’s top court and a former president was arrested in a deepening political crisis. The archipelago was plunged into chaos on Thursday when the supreme court called for the release of nine imprisoned opposition politicians, or ruling that their trials were politically motivated and flawed. The government refused to implement the ruling,prompting a wave of protests in the capital, Malé, and with furious clashes between police and demonstrators. Statements made today by AG Anil,CDF Shiyam and Acting CP Nawaz, to disobey SC orders is tantamount to a coup. They, and President Yameen must resign immediately. Security services must uphold the structure and serve the Maldivian people.
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Source: theguardian.com