Maldives president quits after protests
- 12 years ago
The president of the Maldives has resigned after clashes in the capital, Male, between soldiers and police who sided with anti-government protesters.
Mohamed Nasheed confirmed his resignation on Tuesday in a nationwide broadcast after police defied orders to break up demonstrations and seized control of the state television station.
Al Jazeera's Bhanu Bhatnagar wraps up the developments.
Mohamed Nasheed confirmed his resignation on Tuesday in a nationwide broadcast after police defied orders to break up demonstrations and seized control of the state television station.
Al Jazeera's Bhanu Bhatnagar wraps up the developments.