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Mohamed Nasheed resigns as Maldives president
Nasheed resigns after weeks of public protests over his controversial order to arrest a senior judgeThe president of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, has announced his resignation following weeks of public protests over his controversial order to arrest a senior judge. Nasheed presented his resignation in a nationally televised address on Tuesday afternoon after police joined the protesters and then clashed with soldiers in the streets.
published date:Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:42:14 GMT