Politics

Human rights watchdog affirms fairness of presidential polls

There were no irregularities that could affect the outcome, the HRCM concluded from its election observation.

09 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
The September 23 presidential election proceeded smoothly and peacefully, the Human Rights Commission of Maldives concluded from its observation of the polls.
There were no incidents that “infringed on anyone’s right to vote in violation of laws or regulations that could affect the outcome,” stated the election observation report released Monday.
The HRCM praised the Elections Commission’s conduct of the polls.
Despite the positive assessment by domestic and international observers, the ruling party has been staging nightly protests over alleged vote rigging.

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