Maldives - March 5th

Chief of the Maldives Defense Forces, Major General Ahmed Shiyam, testified Thursday against both former President Nasheed and former Defense Minister Kaleyfanuu for the illegal arrest of a criminal high court judge in 2012. Judge Abdulla’s arrest proved highly unpopular and led to street riots and police intervention that forced then-President Nasheed to resign. Nasheed’s arrest and trial had recently sparked protests outside his home.  (Minivan News)