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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Maldives ex-president Mohamed Nasheed was 'forced out'


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Supporters of former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed help a wounded protester as soldiers man a barricade near Republic Square in Male, Maldives, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.Dozens were injured in clashes as protests were held in support of the former president
Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed has said that he was forced to resign "at gunpoint" by police and army officers in a coup.
He said the move was planned with the knowledge of Vice-President Mohammed Waheed Hassan Manik, who has replaced him. Mr Hassan denies the claims.
Dozens of demonstrators - including Mr Nasheed - were injured as riot police used tear gas and batons against protesters in Republic Square.
Mr Nasheed quit on Tuesday amid unrest.
He announced his resignation after police joined opposition-led protests over the detention of a top judge.
Several thousand Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) supporters, led by Mr Nasheed, marched through the streets of the capital earlier on Wednesday in protest at his ousting.
Acting police commissioner Abdulla Fairooz said "around 40" people have been arrested in the protests, including former MDP chairperson Mariya Full Story>>>