Maldives Parliament extends emergency for 30 days

February 20, 2018 20:12

The Maldives' Parliament today extended the state of emergency by another 30 days, approving President Abdulla Yameen's recommendation.

Only 38 MPs were present for the vote, which took place hours before the state of emergency was due to expire, despite 43 lawmakers being needed for the vote to take place as required by the constitution, Maldives Independent news website reported.

All 38 were from the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives and they all approved the extension, it said.

The opposition had boycotted the vote.

The state of emergency will now end on March 22.

-- PTI

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