Nasheed sentenced to 13 years in jail

Police have commenced efforts to break up the protest, after protesters attempted to break through the barricades. Former President Mohamed Nasheed has, prior to entering Justice Building for the final hearing on the terrorism charges against him this evening, urged his supporters to “be strong”. The hearing had been scheduled for 8:30 p.m. at Criminal Court. As he got off the police vehicle, Nasheed attempted to walk past the entrance of Justice Building and on to the street to talk to reporters, but was blocked by police.