Maldives: Mohamed Nasheed, Former President Injured After Explosion Near Residence

  • 3 years ago
Mohamed Nasheed, former President of Maldives & the current Speaker of Parliament, sustained injuries in a bomb blast near his home. The incident took place on May 6 night. Ahmed Mahloof, Minister of Youth and Community Empowerment in Maldives, said they were yet to ascertain details of his injuries, reported The Indian Express. Talking to The Indian Express, Mahloof said the incident was reported around 8.30 pm (Maldives Time). President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih visited Nasheed at the hospital. India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar wished Nasheed a speedy recovery and said he would “never be intimidated.”

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