Former President Mohamed Nasheed injured in explosion

The Ambassador of Germany to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Holger Seubert has described Thursday evening's explosion attack on Speaker Nasheed as "cowardly", and said that such attacks will "never" shake the stable democracy of Maldives.

The Ambassador revealed this in a Twitter post, adding that Germany condemns the attack in the strongest possible terms.

He wished for a swift and full recovery for the former president and extended well wishes for his family and the Maldivian people.

Speaker Nasheed who had to undergo three surgeries due to injuries sustained in an explosion attack on Thursday evening, is still unconscious and in the Intensive Care Unit, reports MP for Bilehdhoo constituency, Ahmed Haleem.

The MP revealed that although Nasheed is stable from the operations, his condition is still serious.

Minister of Health Ahmed Naseem has arrived at ADK Hospital, where the Majlis Speaker, Mohamed Nasheed is receiving extensive treatment for injuries attained in Thursday evening's blast.

A number of senior government officials and members of the cabinet are visiting the injured former president at the hospital.

In an appearance on RaajjeTV's ongoing coverage of Thursday evening's explosion attack, Former Minister of Housing and Malé City Mayor-elect Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has called on the public to show unity during this devastating time.

Dr. Muizzu stressed on the importance of brushing aside political division and instead, rising up in unity in the face of such crisis.

The Mayor-elect expressed concern over the attack and condemned it, shedding light on the importance of establishing an adequate CCTV system in the capital region to prevent further such attacks.

MP for Hinnavaru constituency, Jeehan Mahmood has asserted that the explosion attack on Former President Mohamed Nasheed is an attack on all of humanity.

In a special interview with RaajjeTV's ongoing coverage, the lawmaker revealed that the required cooperation will be extended to the 241 committee.

Voicing concerns over the act of terror, MP Jeehan strictly condemned the attack.

The explosion attack on Speaker Nasheed is not tolerable, said the MP.

The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) in a Twitter post on Thursday night, revealed that they have observed crowded streets due to Thursday night's explosion.

The commission has reminded the public that the Maldives is currently observing alarming Covid-19 case numbers and has urged the public to adhere to Health Protection Agency (HPA) guidelines at this time of crisis.

HRCM urges the public to obey instructions and stay home in order for the relevant authorities to fulfil their duties and carry out adequate investigations into the terror act.

Raajje MV has learned that former president and Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed is now undergoing his third surgery for injuries sustained in an explosion outside his home on Thursday night.

Speaker Nasheed had initially been treated for flesh wounds, with a CT scan taken after his head injury was attended to. The scan showed damage to former president Nasheed's lung, following which a second surgery was performed on the Speaker. The third surgery is being performed to repair damage to President Nasheed's gut.

Doctors remain concerned over threats to Speaker Nasheed's health, which cannot be downplayed as he has sustained injuries to the head and chest.

MDP parliamentary group leader and MP for North-Galolhu constituency Ali Azim has stated that Thursday night's attack was not politically motivated, and that it had targeted efforts being made by Speaker Nasheed to build a modern Maldives.

MP Azim described former president Nasheed as having always been on the frontlines in building a nurturing and modern society for Maldivian youth. MP Azim also stated that Speaker Nasheed had always chosen to further develop the island nation, and remarked now Nasheed had been aware of and cautious of a shadow-government conducting operations in Maldives.

Referring to earlier threats against former president Nasheed, MP Azim stated that it was likely the attack had occurred in relation to controversial statements made by Speaker Nasheed.

Despite shocking developments on Thursday night, MP Ali Azim stated he was very happy with the behaviour of political parties following the attack on Speaker Nasheed. Azim revealed that immediate political differences had been abandoned at parliament over the developing story earlier in the evening.

Leader of the MDP parliamentary group and MP for Central-Henveiru constituency Ali Azim has stated that it is imperative foreign experts are allowed to investigate the attack on former president Mohamed Nasheed, as soon as possible while the crime scene remains intact.

MP Azim noted that Speaker Nasheed was very vocal internationally over a number of issues as a political leader of Maldives, and that it was likely he had been targeted by foreign actors.

In addition to this, MP Azim asked that the issue not be politicized when arrests are made in relation to the attack. MP Azim went on to declare that if things were going well, the Maldives Police Service (MPS) would now have suspected malicious actors in custody, including some religious scholars.

Highlighting a failure to implement the law and other legislative issues as reasons the situation had escalated this far, MP Azim also said that more commitment was needed on behalf of institutions to prevent further losses.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has confirmed that Australian Federal Police will arrive in the Maldives to investigate the explosion which targeted Speaker Nasheed outside his home.

President Solih revealed that the Maldives Police Service and Maldives National Defense Force will be assisted by foreign professionals in handling the case.

President Solih strongly condemned the attempt on Speaker Nasheed's life, describing it as an attack on the Maldives' economy and democracy.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has revealed that former president Moahmed Nasheed is undergoing multiple surgeries at ADK Hospital following an explosion that injured him on Thursday evening.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih will be addressing the nation tonight, confirms Spokesperson Mabrook. The address will be broadcasted live across TV channels.

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Two officers of the Maldives National Defense Force injured in the IS-backed attempt on Speaker Nasheed's life have now been discharged from ADK Hospital after treatment.

One officer injured in the explosion was taken to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH). Three officers sustained injuries, along with three others, including Speaker Nasheed's driver and bodyguard.

One MNDF officer had been discharged at 11:30pm from IGMH, while the second officer was discharged from ADK at 11:50pm.

The Trade Union in a statement declared the attempt on Speaker Nasheed's life as a dangerous and cowardly act. They have also strongly condemned the explosion which took place around 8:39pm on Thursday evening.

In addition to this, the Trade Union stated that to orchestrate such an attack in the middle of the pandemic can be taken as a threat to national security, and those tasked with protecting it in the Maldives. The Trade Union called to investigate the case as thoroughly as possible.

The United Nations in Maldives have violently condemned the attack on former president Mohamed Nasheed.

The United Nations reaffirmed their commitment to creating safer communities in the Maldives in a tweet posted hours after the attack, which injured four people.

The Islamic State has reportedly taken responsibility for the attack on former president and Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed on the Dark Web.

MPS have tweeted to confirm that the Police alert level has been raised to Level 3 as officers deployed in Male' investigate the explosion that left Speaker Nasheed injured earlier tonight.

Spokesperson for the President's Office Mabrook Azeez has revealed that President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih will be meeting with members of the National Security Council later this evening.

Spokesperson Mabrook also stated clearly that the Maldivian government condemned the attack on Speaker Nasheed, and confirmed that MPS and MNDF officers were now investigating the case.

In an interview with Raajje TV, Minister of Home Affars Imran Abdulla has confirmed that while Speaker Nasheed had been injured in an explosion on Thursday, his injuries were not life-threatening or fatal.

Home Minister Imran also confirmed that in addition to Police and MNDF officers, foreign actors would also be contributing to investigative efforts in this case.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has condemned the attack targeting Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed, and has confirmed that the Maldives Police Service are now investigating the case.

The People's Majlis was confirmed to be convening for an emergency sitting at 10:30pm, following an explosion in the Maldives capital which injured former President and Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed, who is now receiving surgery.

Minister of Home Affairs Sheikh Imran Abdulla has stated that the explosion which targeted Speaker Nasheed will be investigated as a top-priority at the highest level by the Maldives Police Service (MPS).

Minister Imran also condemned the attack, which left Speaker Nasheed and three others injured, and expressed hopes that they recover quickly.

Minister of Defense and National Security Mariya Ahmed Did has strictly condemned the viscious attack on former president and Speaker Mohamed Nasheed.

In a tweet posted just hours after Speaker Nasheed was injured in an explosion, Minister Mariya stated that the attack showed a disregard for human dignity, especially during the last few days of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

MDP's Chairperson Hassan Latheef has strongly condemned the attack on Speaker Nasheed's life.

Speaking to Raajje TV live, Chairperson for the Maldivian Democratic Party Hassan Latheef called for authorities to begin investigating the case at once.

Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) have released a statement condemning the attack which injured MDP leader and former president Mohamed Nasheed, who is also the Speaker of Parliament for the 19th People's Majlis.

The statement explicitly condemned the terror attack which targeted Speaker Nasheed in the Maldives' capital on Thursday night, and expressed hopes that all those injured in the incident would recover swiftly.

The statement by MDP called the explosion which occurred on Thursday an "act of terror" and called for authorities to begin immediate investigations into the incident.

The Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) has strengthened security across the Maldives' capital, after former president and Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed was injured in an explosion early on Thursday evening.

The alert status for MNDF officers has been raised following the explosion, which is believed to be a premeditated terror attack targeting Speaker Nasheed.

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has expressed deep concern over the explosion which targeted Speaker Nasheed, and hopes that the Speaker will recover swiftly.

In a tweet posted shortly after Speaker Nasheed was reported to have gone into surgery, Dr. S. Jaishankar wrote in his tweet that Speaker Nasheed would "never be intimidated."

The opposition coalition, consisting of the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and the People's National Congress (PNC) have released a statement condemning the explosion which left former president and Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed injured.

The statement called for a swift investigation into the case and expressed wishes on behalf of members of the opposition that Speaker Nasheed and all others injured in the attack recover swiftly.

Some cabinet ministers of the Solih administration and members of parliament are reportedly engaging in protests outside ADK Hospital.

Raajje MV's reporters on the scene can confirm that civilians have been gathering and protesting outside ADK Hospital following President Solih's arrival.

Speaker Nasheed is believed to be undergoing surgery after having been the target of an explosion earlier. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and other leaders of the government have been seen gathered at ADK Hospital.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has arrived at ADK Hospital following an explosion in the Maldives' capital on Thursday night, which left former president and Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed injured and receiving surgery.

Spokesperson for the President's Office Mabrook Azeez was seen accompanying President Solih into the hospital. A number of high-profile political leaders have gathered at ADK Hospital following the explosion, including members of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)'s parliamentary group.

With the latest update, at least four people have been injured in the explosion, including Former President and Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed and one foreigner who was at the scene.

The Maldives Police Service have requested that members of the public refrain from gathering at this time, as their officers are active in Male' City over the explosion.

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Eva Abdulla has confirmed that Speaker Nasheed is now receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the explosion.

Police and officers of the Maldives National Defense Force are active at the explosion site. A number of civilians have also gathered in the area, and are reported to have gotten into confrontations with law enforcement officers.

Those gathered claimed that the state had failed to provide Speaker Nasheed with adequate security as a high-profile member of the government.