Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has resigned amid unrest, a government spokesperson has told the BBC. Earlier, a group of mutinying police officers took control of the state broadcaster in the capital, Male. Soldiers used tear gas to break up a demonstration by supporters of ex-President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. Tensions have escalated after the Maldives army arrested a senior judge last month, prompting bitter street protests. Earlier, sources in the office of President Nasheed told the BBC a group of policemen had taken over the state broadcaster and began playing out messages in support of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. Several journalists were said to be detained in the facility. Sources in the office of Mr Nasheed told the BBC Tuesday's protest took place in front of military headquarters, a high-security zone.
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