On Monday, President Abdulla Yameen declared a state of emergency after the Supreme Court ordered him to free political prisoners and opposition politicians he’s thrown in jail. On Monday, President Abdulla Yameen declared a state of emergency after the Supreme Court ordered him to free political prisoners and opposition politicians he’s thrown in jail. China outreach“As India tries to establish itself as the preeminent power in the Indian Ocean region, the Maldives have become increasingly important,” said Constantino Xavier, a fellow at Carnegie India in New Delhi. China sent about 300,000 tourists to the Maldives in 2017, more than any other country. “It would take a miracle to be able to turn Yameen away from China while also restoring some semblance of democracy,” Brewster said.

Source: Mint February 08, 2018 10:52 UTC