Maldives former-president Abdulla Yameen is a ruthless political operator who has cracked down on threats to his rule, say diplomats and former colleagues - including jailing his own half-brother in an on-off feud dating from childhood.

Maldives former president Yameen: A hardliner who jailed his own half-brother

In a big relief to the former President of Maldives, the top court acquitted former President Mohamed Nasheed on Monday as it quashed the controversial terror charge against him.

Maldives Supreme Court acquits former president Mohamed Nasheed

India had earlier raised concern over developments in the Maldives even as the Yameen-led government imposed emergency

India's view on extension of emergency clear distortion of facts: Maldives government

In a tweet earlier, the Maldives ex-president had said he had "briefed" Sitharaman on the situation prevailing in the Maldives.

Nasheed didn't discuss Maldives situation with Sitharaman: Indian government sources

The Parliament convened for the crucial debate on Monday as the National Security Committee reviewed the resolution behind closed doors, Maldives media reported.

Maldives Parliamentary committee decides to extend emergency for 1 month

The Maldives government's statement comes after India expressed dissatisfaction over events in the island nation

Enjoy excellent relationship with India, calls for military intervention out of line: Maldives

Assistant Secretary-General of the UN for Political Affairs Miroslav Jenca spoke to Maldives' foreign minister over the phone

Maldives should lift state of emergency as soon as possible, says UN chief Guterres

Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed and several others are inside the Supreme Court.

Maldives emergency: Special operations unit enter Supreme Court, arrest Chief Justice Abdullah Saeed

State Health Minister Hussain Rasheed's resignation is the first since the government defied Thursday's court order and said it will resist any attempt to enforce the decision

Maldives minister resigns to protest government response to Supreme Court ruling