Presidential Election 2023: Brief Disruptions at Some Polling Stations

Voting was briefly suspended in Rasdhoo, Alifu Alifu Atoll after the Elections Commission revoked permits of two observers, leading to a brief closure of the voting centre for over two hours. Ismail Habeeb, Vice President of EC, said the removal did not necessitate cessation. In Thulhaadhoo, Baa Atoll, voting was halted after an individual took a photograph while voting. Issues also arose at the Special Needs Center in Guraidhoo, Kaafu Atoll, where residents were initially unable to vote but later allowed.

Voting was briefly suspended in Rasdhoo, Alifu Alifu Atoll after the Elections Commission revoked permits of two observers, leading to a brief closure of the voting centre for over two hours. Ismail Habeeb, Vice President of EC, said the removal did not necessitate cessation. In Thulhaadhoo, Baa Atoll, voting was halted after an individual took a photograph while voting. Issues also arose at the Special Needs Center in Guraidhoo, Kaafu Atoll, where residents were initially unable to vote but later allowed.

Voting was briefly suspended in Rasdhoo, Alifu Alifu Atoll after the Elections Commission revoked permits of two observers, leading to a brief closure of the voting centre for over two hours. Ismail Habeeb, Vice President of EC, said the removal did not necessitate cessation. In Thulhaadhoo, Baa Atoll, voting was halted after an individual took a photograph while voting. Issues also arose at the Special Needs Center in Guraidhoo, Kaafu Atoll, where residents were initially unable to vote but later allowed.

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