The Latest: Opposition leader Gayoom arrested in Maldives
MALE, Maldives (AP) — The Latest on turmoil in the Maldives after the Supreme Court ordered the release of political prisoners (all times local):
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Former dictator and opposition politician Maumoon Abdul Gayoom can be seen on a cell phone video shot by his daughter being quietly escorted from his home by Maldives security forces, hugging friends and family and waving to supporters before being driven away.
Shortly before his arrest on Monday night, he sent a message on Twitter saying a large deployment of police had surrounded his house: "To protect me or to arrest me? No idea."
His lawyer, Maumoon Hameed, said Gayoom faced charges including bribery and attempting to overthrow the government.