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01/09/2016 GMT

BBC World Service - The Essential, From Our Own Correspondent: Trouble in Paradise?

Political intrigue simmers in the Maldives and Justin Rowlatt reports on rumours of a coup

Political intrigue simmers in the Maldives and Justin Rowlatt dodges the loitering eavesdroppers to report on rumours of a coup attempt

The Maldives are best known around the world as a string of paradise islands in the Indian Ocean, home to some of the world's most expensive and luxurious resorts. But this nation is very much embroiled in politics - both local and regional - and rumours recently circulated about a possible change of government. Justin Rowlatt recently tried to see through the murk and report on what was really happening. Could he dodge the government restrictions - and the loitering eavesdroppers to find the truth?

(Photo: Hotel accommodation on an ocean atoll - the classic image of the Maldives abroad. Credit: iStock)

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