Electoral body approves new Maldives political party
The application was submitted last month by prominent lawyer Abdulla Haseen.
05 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
The Elections Commission on Sunday authorised the formation of a new political party.
The application was submitted last month by Abdulla Haseen, a prominent lawyer associated with the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party.
The electoral body said the founders have been authorised to move ahead with procedural matters for registering the party.
Haseen, who said he did not have any issues with the MDP, explained his aim was to ensure the rights of workers.
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