Maldives lifts state of emergency with immediate effect
November 10, 2015  18:12
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The Maldives has lifted a state of emergency declared by the president earlier this month, citing an improved security situation, the foreign affairs ministry said on Twitter on Tuesday. 

The Indian Ocean island nation declared a state of emergency on Nov. 4 for 30 days after authorities discovered explosive devices near the presidents official residence.

Maldives lifts State of Emergency with immediate effect. All fundamental rights restored in the Maldives, the ministry said in a tweet.
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