Two MPs Targeted, 10 Arrested in Otherwise Smooth Presidential Election Runoff
On the day of the presidential election runoff, 30 September 2023, two MPs were attacked: Ibrahim Shareef (Maradhoo) and Mohamed Nihad (Feydhoo). Shareef was attacked at Manhattan Business Hotel near Izzudheen School in Male' City. Photos show facial injuries. Shareef reported the incident to police, who are investigating. MP Nihad was also attacked in Addu City. Mayor of Addu City Ali Nizar stated no details available. Overall, polling was smooth with high turnout. Ten arrests were made throughout the day for election-related incidents.
On the day of the presidential election runoff, 30 September 2023, two MPs were attacked: Ibrahim Shareef (Maradhoo) and Mohamed Nihad (Feydhoo). Shareef was attacked at Manhattan Business Hotel near Izzudheen School in Male' City. Photos show facial injuries. Shareef reported the incident to police, who are investigating. MP Nihad was also attacked in Addu City. Mayor of Addu City Ali Nizar stated no details available. Overall, polling was smooth with high turnout. Ten arrests were made throughout the day for election-related incidents.
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On the day of the presidential election runoff, 30 September 2023, two MPs were attacked: Ibrahim Shareef (Maradhoo) and Mohamed Nihad (Feydhoo). Shareef was attacked at Manhattan Business Hotel near Izzudheen School in Male' City. Photos show facial injuries. Shareef reported the incident to police, who are investigating. MP Nihad was also attacked in Addu City. Mayor of Addu City Ali Nizar stated no details available. Overall, polling was smooth with high turnout. Ten arrests were made throughout the day for election-related incidents.
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