Maldives president resigns after weeks of protests

Los Angeles Times Wednesday 8th February, 2012

REPORTING FROM NEW DELHI -- The Maldives'; first democratically elected president resigned Tuesday after weeks of protest over his decision to sack a judge he had accused of favoring the opposition. A government statement posted on the president';s website said state institutions were working to bring peace and stability to the island nation even as it called on citizens to remain calm. "It will be better for the country in the current situation if I resign,'

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