From BBC:
Some said Mr Nasheed overstepped his authority, while several organisations, including the Supreme Court and Amnesty International, called for the release of Judge Mohamed.
But while the judge’s detention is seen as the catalyst for Mr Nasheed’s departure, most believe there were other forces at play.
Mr Nasheed and his party allege that the new president, Mohammed Waheed Hassan Manik, was part of a conspiracy with opposition parties – linked to former President Gayoom – to oust him. Mr Gayoom – who ruled for 30 years – handed over the reins in 2008, when he was challenged at the polls. More:
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