MDP decides to engage in peace talks without Nasheed

Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has decided to engage in the peace talks - initiated between the government and political parties, without the inclusion of party leader Mohamed Nasheed.

The former president was initially listed among the team that would conduct talks with the government. However, the party’s National Steering Committee last night decided to exclude him from the team. Some MDP members had stated that the decision was made according to Nasheed’s wishes.

The National Steering Committee’s decision is also to be presented to the government today.