after former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed quit on February 7, 2012 in wake large-scale protests over the arrest of a top judge.
February 7, 2012: President Nasheed resigns following a weeks of protest by opposition which was supported by majority of military and police forces. Vice-president Mohamed Waheed sworn in as president of Maldives.
Feb 9, 2012: Wife and daughters of Nasheed flee to Colombo as situation worsens. A court issues an arrest order against Nasheed and his former defence minister.
Feb 10, 2012: Nasheed demands fresh polls. India dispatched a top official to assess the situation.
Feb 11, 2012: India asks Nasheed and his successor Waheed to resolve the complex situation peacefully and democratically.
Feb 13, 2012: Nasheed's party alleges being threatened with terrorism charges by the new regime.
Feb 16, 2012: New Maldivian regime comes out with a roadmap to restore peace. Proposes early elections.
Feb 22, 2012: Maldives government appoints a commission to probe allegations of coup against it following Nasheed's ouster. MORE


