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An explosion in the Maldives capital Male on Thursday night, which injured former president and current Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed, 53, has been condemned by the international community and described as an ominous development for the country.
With the blast site area near the home of Mr Nasheed, who is being treated for multiple injuries, in the Neeloafaru Magu neighbourhood, which is less than 15 minutes from the city s main international airport, where does that leave tourists?
Should tourists in the Maldives be concerned?
Velana International Airport is still operating as normal, with flights from Dubai, Istanbul and Singapore having already landed safely on Friday morning.
Published on: Friday, May 07, 2021
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Maldivian police officers secure the area following a blast in Male, Maldives, Thursday, May 6, 2021. Maldives first democratically elected president and current Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed has been injured in a blast Thursday near his home and was being treated in a hospital in the capital, police said. (AP photo)
MALE: The Maldives police said Friday an explosion that wounded former President Mohamed Nasheed was an act of terrorism but no suspects were identified. Australian police said they are ready to assist the investigation.
Nasheed, 53, was wounded in the blast Thursday night outside his home and was being treated in a hospital in the capital, Male, police said. Home Minister Imran Abdulla told a local television that his injuries were not life-threatening.
China condemns bomb attack on Maldives Speaker Mohamed Nasheed
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Nasheed, 53, was wounded in the blast on Thursday night outside his home and was being treated in a hospital in the capital, Male, police said. He is the current Parliament speaker and was the first democratically elected president of the Indian Ocean island nation, from 2008 to 2012.
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China on Friday strongly condemned the bomb attack in Maldives which injured Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed and wished him a speedy recovery.
Nasheed, 53, was wounded in the blast on Thursday night outside his home and was being treated in a hospital in the capital, Male, police said.
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed injured in bomb blast The New Nation 07 May 2021
Maldives former president and current Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed has been injured in a blast Thursday near his home and was being treated in a hospital in the capital, police said.
The police media unit text message did not give more details but said it has started investigations and urged the public to refrain from going to the blast area in the capital, Male.
Nasheed, now 53, became the first democratically elected leader of the archipelago state after a 30-year autocratic rule. He served as president from 2008 until 2012.
Police: Maldives Speaker Mohamed Nasheed injured in blast
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Last Updated May 6, 2021 at 1:14 pm EDT
MALE, Maldives Maldives’ first democratically elected president and current Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed has been injured in a blast Thursday near his home and was being treated in a hospital in the capital, police said.
The police media unit text message did not give more details but said it has started investigations and urged the public to refrain from going to the blast area in the capital, Male.
Nasheed, now 53, became the first democratically elected leader of the archipelago state after a 30-year autocratic rule. He served as president from 2008 until 2012.