The opposition alliance cried foul and western democracies expressed concern with "irregularities" but the government insisted that the vote was "free, fair, and transparent."
Adding to the chorus of concern, UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said Thursday that the UK “regrets that the Maldives has chosen to leave.”
"The government of the Maldives is disappointed, if confirmed, that the UK government is allowing itself to be part of this charade, and further, is enabling...
