01/10/2012 11:39
Pro-western President of Maldives is due to be trailed
As the BBC reported, the trial of former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed, who faces charges of abuse of power, is due to begin in the capital, Male.
Mr Nasheed, who resigned in February in what he said was a coup, is accused of illegally arresting a judge.
The former human rights activist denies the charges against him and says the trial is politically motivated.
A conviction could disqualify him from contesting the next presidential elections.
Mr Nasheed, who was succeeded by his deputy, Mohamed Waheed, he said he was forced to quit by threats of violence from rebellious police and soldiers.