Mohamed Nasheed, center, stands outside the military headquarters before announcing his resignation in Male, Maldives.

A Maldives soldier fires a rubber bullet towards police during a clash between them in Male, Maldives.

Maldives opposition leader told the military to detain Mohamed Nasheed following his resignation as president.

The sporadic clashes in Maldives began after midnight and continued till morning.

Some rebel police officers joined anti-government protests that have rocked the capital Male in Maldives.

Youth unemployment, widespread illegal drug use, and an increasing rise in Islamic fundamentalism have fuelled discontent with Mohamed Nasheed rule.

Troops used tear gas and rubber bullets in clashes with the protestors and police who had gathered outside the military headquarters in Male.

Mohamed Nasheed announced his resignation during a televised press conference after a mutiny by the police and weeks of demonstrations in Male, Maldives.

Mohammed Waheed Hassan is sworn in as Maldives new president after Mohamed Nasheed announced his resignation in Male, Maldives.

Mohamed Nasheed attempts to address protesting policemen in Male, Maldives.

Mohammed Nasheed's car is escorted to the President's Office by the military to give his resignation speech in Male, Maldives.

Mohamed Waheed poses as he is sworn in as the new head of state after former leader Mohamed Nasheed resigned following weeks of anti-government protests in in Male, Maldives.

Mohamed Waheed signing a document as he is sworn in as the new head of state after former leader Mohamed Nasheed resigned following weeks of anti-government protests in Male, Maldives.