A top official in the Maldives said on Saturday that Islamic extremists were responsible for an explosion earlier this week that critically wounded former President Mohamed Nasheed, as police said they arrested two of four suspects.
Hospital officials said Saturday that Nasheed is conscious and no \longer needs breathing support.
Two of his bodyguards and two apparent bystanders, including a British citizen, were also wounded in Thursday’s blast. Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem told reporters that investigators still do not know which extremist group was behind the attack, which left Nasheed, 53, in critical condition.