Abdulla Yameen, in three separate letters to Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed, said the Supreme Court had failed to provide a solution to concerns raised by the chief prosecutor. The top judges are maintaining their calm, as the Chief Justice has been standing by them. On Monday, the Maldives Supreme Court rejected letters from President Yameen, asking it to revoke its decision ordering the release of several jailed political leaders, a ruling party leader said. The Supreme Court verdict, in a way, means transfer of power,” said a leader from MDP, which is led by Nasheed. Referring to the Supreme Court judges being pressured, British envoy James Dauris tweeted, “I spoke today to #Maldives CJ Saeed.

Source: Indian Express February 05, 2018 16:07 UTC