President Yameen Abdul Gayoom lifts restrictions after less than a week as opponents accuse president of using declaration ‘to settle political scoresThe president of the Maldives on Tuesday revoked a state of emergency after less than a week,following widespread international condemnation and concerns approximately its impact on the country’s crucial tourism industry, the government said.
President Yameen Abdul Gayoom declared the state of emergency final Wednesday, and citing a security threat following a September blast on his speedboat and the subsequent recovery of weapons and a homemade bomb near his official residence. Related: Former Maldives president detained under anti-terror law Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com