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2018 Presidential Election

Politics

Maldives president contests election at Supreme Court

The “constitutional case” was based on numerous complaints submitted by supporters, lawyers said.

10 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

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

Politics

Commissioners fear for safety as ruling party seeks election annulment

A commissioner has left the country after threats, EC chief Ahmed Shareef said.

05 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives ex-president urges incumbent to accept defeat

The president was advised not to plunge the nation into chaos and unrest.

02 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Solih confirmed winner of Maldives presidential election

The elections body said a total of 423 complaints had been received by Thursday.

29 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives military, police to uphold vote

The ruling party wants voting complaints investigated.

27 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives ruling party seeking to delay official election result

The ruling party has alleged fraud in the presidential election.

26 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives urged to break with ‘repressive past’

Foreign governments are happy with the election outcome.

25 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives presidential election – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the Maldives presidential election.

23 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Dirty tricks and drama as voting under way in Maldives presidential election

The opposition candidate’s office was raided on the eve of the election.

23 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives election in doubt after police ‘bribery’ raid

The raid came on the eve of a presidential election.

23 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Long lines, fainting and shoving: Maldives voting proves slow-going

Election law states that those in line by the time polls close are entitled to cast their vote.

23 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

No change to vote count process, says Maldives election body

There were no changes to the vote counting process, the elections body said.

22 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Features & Comment

Expat expectations and the Maldives election

Almost 6,000 Maldivians are registered to vote at embassies abroad.

22 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Campaign trail: make peace not war

The Saturday roundup of news from the campaign trail.

22 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Campaign trail: pleading in the rain

The final roundup of news from the campaign trail.

22 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives military and police must back will of the people, says Nasheed

The former president also said he was talking to the military’s top brass.

21 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Features & Comment

Sanctions, sorcery and September 23: A Maldives presidential election FAQ

It’s been a rollercoaster ride to voting day, even by Maldivian standards.

21 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Culture

Election monitors and observers lack Maldives visa

Foreign media face deportation if they are found working on a tourist visa.

21 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Campaign trail: colour blind

Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.

21 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

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