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Wednesday 8th February 2012 11:03

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Maldive leader Waheed Hassan denies all allegations.

Reuters

New Maldives President Mohammed Waheed Hassan has denied allegations of a coup, claiming he did not prearrange the removal of previous president Mohamed Nasheed.

Former president Mohamed Nasheed told the AFP news agency that he had been forced to resign by armed police, in an organised takeover planned by Mr. Hassan, on Tuesday.

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