ForumIAS LATEST
- 26 June | Read Less, Revise More: IFoS AIR 36 Nikhil's UPSC Strategy | Click Here to Watch →
- 27 June | How to Score 300+ in Philosophy Optional by Yogita Singh Dhami | Click Here to Watch →
- 28 June | Public Administration OGP Advanced Open Class by Ajeet Sir | Click Here to Watch →
Yameen lifts Emergency in the Maldives
Maldives President Abdulla Yameen lifted a 45-day State of Emergency on Thursday, after arresting dozens in that period, in a move that the opposition has accused of being politically motivated
Emergency was against SC Ruling
President Yameen imposed a State of emergency on February 5 for 15 days following a Supreme Court ruling that overturned convictions against nine opposition leaders, including exiled former President Mohamed Nasheed
President can’t be impeached by the Parliament now
President Yameen also stripped parliament of its power to impeach him.
Criticism from India
The emergency drew severe criticism from the opposition and from countries including India and the US
