Attempted assassination of Mohamed Nasheed
Terrorist incident in Malé, Maldives
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On 6 May 2021, an assassination attempt was made against Maldivian Speaker of the People's Majlis and former president Mohamed Nasheed near his home in Malé. At 20:39 MVT (UTC+5), a homemade explosive device planted on a parked motorcycle exploded, injuring Nasheed and four others. Maldivian authorities allege it to be a terrorist attack by religious 'extremists'. Three suspects have been arrested. The arrested suspects denied being involved; all three of them had prior criminal records.
Maldivian president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih described the explosion as "an attack on Maldives' democracy and economy" and has promised a "swift and thorough" investigation, warning that the perpetrators will "face the full force of the law".
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