OVER the years the crystal-clear waters of the Maldives, an Indian ocean archipelago beloved of high-spending, beach-loving tourists, have often been muddied by internecine politicking. But even jaded Maldives-watchers are alarmed by the arrest of the country’s vice-president. That is because Ahmed Adeeb is accused of conspiring in last month’s apparent attempt on the life of President Abdulla Yameen (pictured).
On October 24th, after touching down at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport in the capital, Male, Mr Adeeb was taken directly to Dhoonidhoo, a detention facility. While he had been away on business in China, the authorities had searched the homes of several of his close associates. The drama of Mr Adeeb’s arrest was captured by the tone of a tweet from the home minister, Umar Naseer: “Charges: High Treason”.
The charges refer to an explosion on the president’s yacht on September 28th, which left Mr Yameen unharmed but injured his wife,...Continue reading
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