People’s Choice Prevails: Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo Declared Separate Islands by President Muizzu

President Mohamed Muizzu amended Presidential Decree No. 2/2025 to recognise Addu Hulhudhoo and Addu Meedhoo as separate inhabited islands, following a public referendum on October 25, 2025. Residents voted decisively for separation, while Feydhoo chose to remain under Addu City Council. The amendment redefines Addu City to include only Hithadhoo, Maradhoo, Maradhoofeydhoo, and Feydhoo. The change takes effect from the next local council election. The decision aims to decentralise governance and strengthen island-level representation.

President Mohamed Muizzu amended Presidential Decree No. 2/2025 to recognise Addu Hulhudhoo and Addu Meedhoo as separate inhabited islands, following a public referendum on October 25, 2025. Residents voted decisively for separation, while Feydhoo chose to remain under Addu City Council. The amendment redefines Addu City to include only Hithadhoo, Maradhoo, Maradhoofeydhoo, and Feydhoo. The change takes effect from the next local council election. The decision aims to decentralise governance and strengthen island-level representation.

President Mohamed Muizzu amended Presidential Decree No. 2/2025 to recognise Addu Hulhudhoo and Addu Meedhoo as separate inhabited islands, following a public referendum on October 25, 2025. Residents voted decisively for separation, while Feydhoo chose to remain under Addu City Council. The amendment redefines Addu City to include only Hithadhoo, Maradhoo, Maradhoofeydhoo, and Feydhoo. The change takes effect from the next local council election. The decision aims to decentralise governance and strengthen island-level representation.

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