Maldives explainedA honeymoon destination known for its azure seas, pristine beaches and romantic over-water bungalows is in disarray as the government locks up the president's opponents, defies the orders of its supreme court and suspends its constitution. How did the Maldives, an archipelago made up of more than 1000 coral islands in the Indian Ocean, unravel? It starts with allegations of corruptionBROOK SABIN The Maldives are known as a honeymoon destination. READ MORE:* The Maldives travel guide and things to do: 20 reasons to visit* Maldives: the best snorkelling on Earth* How to do Maldives on a budgetAdd to the roiling pot a family feud. This month, Yameen started arresting supreme court justices, including Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed.

Source: Stuff February 25, 2018 18:32 UTC