Muizzu Signs Controversial Constitutional Amendment Into Law

President Mohamed Muizzu signed a controversial constitutional amendment expanding presidential powers and imposing anti-defection measures. It passed with 78 votes in favour and 13 against. MDP MPs and independent MP Abdul Rahman opposed. The amendment enforces loss of seats for defectors, enhances presidential authority, and requires approval for foreign troop deployment and territorial changes. Protests occurred near Parliament with heightened security.

President Mohamed Muizzu signed a controversial constitutional amendment expanding presidential powers and imposing anti-defection measures. It passed with 78 votes in favour and 13 against. MDP MPs and independent MP Abdul Rahman opposed. The amendment enforces loss of seats for defectors, enhances presidential authority, and requires approval for foreign troop deployment and territorial changes. Protests occurred near Parliament with heightened security.

President Mohamed Muizzu signed a controversial constitutional amendment expanding presidential powers and imposing anti-defection measures. It passed with 78 votes in favour and 13 against. MDP MPs and independent MP Abdul Rahman opposed. The amendment enforces loss of seats for defectors, enhances presidential authority, and requires approval for foreign troop deployment and territorial changes. Protests occurred near Parliament with heightened security.

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