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Maldives Crisis

Video: Why Maldivian leaders like former President Nasheed want India to intervene in the crisis

Maldives President Abdulla Yameen declared a state of emergency for 15 days and ordered the arrest of a former President and chief justice.

Smitha Nair
Feb 08, 2018 · 08:45 am
Image credit: Reuters
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