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Police Arrest Opposition Leader

Maldives police have arrested opposition leader Abdulla Shahid on child sexual abuse allegations, per Times of India.

Shahid, a former foreign minister, was held in connection with the case that has drawn national attention, Newscord.org reports.

The arrest comes amid escalating political tensions in the Maldives, with the ruling party seeking to consolidate power as reported by Tribune India.

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01fivbfivb.com · 3 NovNational trophies picked up in Burkina Faso, Jordan, Maldives, Nigeria, Vietnam 02newscordnewscord.org · 3 NovMaldives Police Arrest Opposition Leader Abdulla Shahid Over Child Sexual Abuse Allegations: how 7 outlets framed it 03newagebdnewagebd.net · 3 NovMaldives ex-foreign minister arrested on sexual assault charge 04timesofindiatimesofindia.indiatimes.com · 3 NovMaldives opposition's possible presidential pick Abdulla Shahid held in child abuse case 05tribuneindiatribuneindia.com · 3 NovMaldives Police arrest former Foreign Minister Shahid over child sexual abuse allegations 06theweektheweek.in · 2 NovTHE STORY OF INDIAN WARFARE | Nov 3, 1988: Into operations with a tourist map - Operation Cactus in the Maldives 07thediplomatthediplomat.com · 2 NovPresident Muizzu’s Pakistan Visit Tests the Maldives’ Fragile Thaw With India 08larevuedeshotelslarevuedeshotels.com · 2 NovNew resorts in the Maldives in 2027: six openings from Bulgari to Rosewood

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