Image: Political unrest boiled over in Male after a judge’s arrest. The New York TimesFormer Maldives President Demands Elections -- Voice of America
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed is demanding early elections and threatening street protests, as the political crisis in the Indian Ocean nation escalates.
Nasheed's call came after he attended Friday prayers in the capital, Male, under heavy security. He has mainly remained at his home, alleging he was forced from office Tuesday in a coup. The Maldives' first democratically-elected leader has vowed to remain in the country despite the fact that a warrant for his arrest has been issued.
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Maldives crisis: New leader rejects snap election calls -- BBC
Maldives crisis: Defiant ex-leader Nasheed leads rally -- BBC
Maldives’ Former Leader Calls for Early Elections -- New York Times
Maldives ex-president demands election, warns of protests -- Reuters
Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed demands fresh elections -- National Post/Reuters
Maldives former president given boost by thousands taking to streets in Malé -- The Guardian
Former Maldives leader criticizes US for recognizing new president -- Washington Post/AP
Ex-Leader of Maldives Faces Criminal Charges 2 Days After Stepping Down -- New York Times
Maldives crisis: Nasheed remains defiant, India sends envoy -- Hindustan Times/Press Trust of India
India sends special envoy to Maldives as crisis deepens -- Times of India
Rising Islamism Set Stage for Maldives Coup -- Wall Street Journal
Q&A: Maldives crisis -- BBC
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