Terror attack on Nasheed: ‘Have fully recovered in five years as predicted by doctors’

Former President Mohamed Nasheed, on Wednesday said that his health has significantly improved, in line with the recovery timeline provided by his doctors following the assassination attempt on his life five years ago.

The attack took place on May 6, 2021, while Nasheed was serving as the Parliament Speaker. Nasheed exited his family residence, G. Kenereege, and was walking toward his vehicle, when an improvised explosive device (IED) attached to a motorcycle parked nearby was detonated.

Nasheed sustained multiple shrapnel wounds, while three members of his security detail and two bystanders sustained minor wounds. He subsequently underwent a 16-hour emergency surgery at ADK Hospital to remove shrapnel from his body. After his condition was stabilized, he was airlifted to Germany where he spent several months undergoing specialized treatment.

Via a post on X on Wednesday, Nasheed said when he was recovering from the attack, which took place five years ago today, his doctors told him he would be fully recovered within five years and would only have to worry about the movement in three fingers of his right hand.

“They were correct in their prediction. I thank Almighty Allah for my speedy recovery,” he added.

When I was recovering from the bomb attack, which happened 5 years ago today, my doctors told me “in 5 year’s time you’ll be fully recovered and will only have to worry about movement in 3 fingers of your right hand.” They were correct in their prediction. I thank Almighty Allah… pic.twitter.com/8RtRuRRPb3

— Mohamed Nasheed (@MohamedNasheed) May 6, 2026

The May 6 trials have produced only two convictions so far, that against Adhuham Ahmed Rasheed, Hiyaa, V. Thinadhoo, who confessed to detonating the IED. He signed a plea deal with the prosecution and received a reduced sentence of 23 years in prison in 2021.

Another defendant, Abdulla Ali Manik, Bahaaruge, HA. Molhadhoo, received five years for supporting a terror organization.

A total of nine people were charged in connection to the May 6 attack, including Adhuham and Ali Manik. The others are:

• Mujaz Ahmed, Ma. Feyruge, K. Male’
• Thahmeen Ahmed, Folheyma, GA. Kondey
• Ali Haisham, Nooreege, N. Manadhoo
• Mohamed Nazim, Asareege, AA. Maalhos
• Fahumy Ali, Hudhuruvaage, GA. Vilingili
• Is’haq, M. Kudhehige, K. Male’
• Mohamed Thasleem, Alanaasige, HA. Hoarafushi

While police had previously identified Thasleem, as a key figure in orchestrating the bombing, the charges against him were not proven in court.

The Police have previously been instructed to expedite the investigations into those who financed of the attack, and submit the findings to the Prosecutor General’s Office at the earliest.