India-China power play dominates Maldives runoff vote
Thursday, 28 September 2023 Mohamed Muizzu, the 45-year-old mayor of Male, spearheaded the $200 million China-backed bridge linking the capital to the country's main airport while in the last government. He won just over 46 per cent of the first round earlier this month while incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who presided over the restoration of ties with traditional benefactor India, trailed at 39 per cent.
Voters in the Maldives go to the polls on September 30 to decide their next president in an election seen as a referendum on whether to hitch their fortunes to China or India, both vying for influence in the tropical paradise.
Maldives Environment Minister Fathima Shamnaz Ali Saleem has been arrested under allegations of practicing 'black magic' on President Mohamed Muizzu, as reported by local media. Alongside Shamnaz, her ex-husband Adam Rameez, who served in the President’s Office, and two others have also been detained on charges related to witchcraft, purportedly aimed at gaining influence over Muizzu.
The controversy emerged on June 23, leading to the remand of the four accused for seven days. Shamnaz was subsequently suspended from her position as state minister at the Ministry of Environment on Wednesday, according to local media outlet Sun.
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Maldivian President Mohammad Muizzu, known for fraught relations with PM Modi over Indian military presence in Malé, has been invited to Modi's swearing-in ceremony after his third consecutive election win. Despite tensions, Modi's strongman image prevails. As he begins his third term, the question arises: Will Modi 3.0 change relations with Maldives? The dynamics between the two leaders and their approach to regional diplomacy remain a topic of discussion.
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The Maldives has officially banned the entry of Israeli nationals into the country starting Sunday, June 2, 2024. The announcement was made by the Minister of Homeland Security and Technology, Ali Ihsaan, during a news conference at the President’s Office on Sunday afternoon.
Following a recommendation from the Cabinet, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu resolved to impose a ban on Israeli passports. The decision, which aims to express the Maldives' strong solidarity with Palestine, includes amending necessary laws to prevent Israeli passport holders from entering the Maldives and establishing a Cabinet subcommittee to oversee these efforts.
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The opposition candidate in Maldives appeared to be headed for a win in the presidential runoff on Saturday, securing more than 53% of the vote after almost all... IndiaTimes
Thursday, 28 September 2023
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