Maldives Opposition Leader Disputes Claims of Indian Troop Presence
• Abdulla Shahid, opposition leader, debunks Muizzu's claims of "thousands of Indian military personnel" in Maldives • Says there are no armed foreign soldiers stationed in the country • Muizzu assumed office in November with anti-India stance • One of Muizzu's first decisions was to request India withdraw troops • Around 70 Indian personnel currently stationed there; will be withdrawn by May 2024