Maldivian authorities on Saturday announced an indefinite postponement of parliament as President Abdulla Yameen’s regime resisted international pressure to comply with a landmark Supreme Court order to free political prisoners. The move followed a shock order Thursday by the country’s Supreme Court to release nine political dissidents. The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) said Yameen was yet to release any political prisoners. “We are deeply fearful that the government’s refusal to implement the Supreme Court order could escalate to unrest and incite violence across the country,” the opposition said. The opposition said there were sporadic clashes Friday night between anti-government activists and the police in the Maldives.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 03, 2018 11:48 UTC