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Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed injured in explosion in Male
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May 08, 2021 18:04 IST
According to sources in Male, the explosion took place when Mr. Nasheed was about to get into his car near his residence.
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Maldives former President Mohamed Nasheed speaks during a news conference in Colombo on September 21, 2018. | Photo Credit:
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According to sources in Male, the explosion took place when Mr. Nasheed was about to get into his car near his residence.
Former President of Maldives and Speaker of the country’s Parliament Mohamed Nasheed was injured in an explosion in capital Male late on May 6. He sustained injuries and was admitted to a local hospital.
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