Maldives president resigns amid coup rumours

February 07, 2012 13:21

Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has resigned following weeks of public protests over his controversial order to arrest a senior judge. Brig. Ahmed Shiyam told reporters Tuesday that Nasheed has agreed to step down and hand over the presidency to his deputy Mohammed Waheed Hassan.

Earlier today, soldiers fired rubber bullets and clashed with police officers who were defying a presidential order to end a protest against what they perceive as illegal orders by authorities.

Hundreds of police started demonstrating early today in the capital, Male, after officials ordered them to withdraw protection for government and opposition supporters protesting close to each other.

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