Australian man in the Maldives stabbed by suspected extremists, with IS sympathisers claiming responsibility

A 44-year-old Australian man working in the Maldives is recovering in hospital after he and two Chinese nationals were stabbed by suspected extremists on Tuesday night, local police have told the ABC.A 44-year-old Australian man as well as two Chinese nationals were stabbed in the Maldives on Tuesday night

The Maldives Police Service described the attackers as"suspected extremists" and is investigating a video circulating on social media by suspected Islamic State sympathisers claiming responsibility for the attack. "[The police] assures the public of our continued efforts to ensure the safety and security of all those in the Maldives."

They don't appear too keen on non-Muslims over there. I still remember the drama those (then-)newlyweds had.

Don't be silly. The Maldives are supposed to be underwater by now.

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