B.RAMAN
10:40 A.M Some officers of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) join anti-President Nasheed demonstrators in Republic Square in Male.Protesters claim MNDF officers have arrested President Nasheed. President’s spokesmen deny this.
10:45 – Many shops and businesses, including the Maldives National Bank close their offices in Male fearing attacks by protesters.
11:12 – Opposition protesters and some anti-Nasheed police officers take over the Maldives National Broadcasting Commission (MNBC) station and start broadcasting/telecasting anti-Nasheed statements.
11:22 – The headquarters of the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) set on fire.
11:41 – The protesters issue President Mohamed Nasheed ultimatums to resign.
11:47 – Government spokesperson alleges that the country is undergoing an attempted coup.
12:13 – President’s office denies widespread reports that Nasheed has resigned. Army spokesman claim the President has resigned.A scheduled press conference by the President is not held.
Wow!
ReplyDeletewhat the hell is happening over there