Soldiers storm Supreme Court in Maldives after state of emergency is declared

Soldiers have forced their way into the Maldives' Supreme Court building where judges are believed to be taking shelter, according to an opposition member of parliament.

Soldiers storm Supreme Court in Maldives after state of emergency is declared

Soldiers have forced their way into the Maldives' Supreme Court building where judges are believed to be taking shelter, according to an opposition member of parliament.

Ahmed Maloof said the soldiers went in hours after the government declared a 15-day state of emergency.

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