"Had to declare national emergency, no other way to investigate judges": President Yameen

Maldives president Abdulla Yameen accused the Supreme Court judges of trying to overthrow him, hours after a state of emergency was declared in the Maldives.

Further justifying the declaration of the emergency, President Yameen said that it was to be found out "how thick the plot or coup was."

"We will find out why this happened. How thick this plot is. How deep the roots go," he said, adding "I ask the people to support me. Give me the chance to get to the bottom of this."

President Yameen further said that the court had exceeded its authority under the constitution, and this was what forced him to take action.