Yameen Confirms Next Term Presidential Run
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has confirmed he will run in the next presidential election, currently scheduled for November 2028. Yameen, who served a single term from 2013 to 2018, outlined his priorities including reclaiming territory lost due to an ITLOS ruling in the Chagos Archipelago and removing Indian military presence. He criticized the Muizzu administration for lying about the Indian military and for insufficient action on the Chagos claim. Yameen expressed regret for supporting Muizzu's candidacy in the last election after he himself was barred due to a jail sentence.
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has confirmed he will run in the next presidential election, currently scheduled for November 2028. Yameen, who served a single term from 2013 to 2018, outlined his priorities including reclaiming territory lost due to an ITLOS ruling in the Chagos Archipelago and removing Indian military presence. He criticized the Muizzu administration for lying about the Indian military and for insufficient action on the Chagos claim. Yameen expressed regret for supporting Muizzu's candidacy in the last election after he himself was barred due to a jail sentence.
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Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has confirmed he will run in the next presidential election, currently scheduled for November 2028. Yameen, who served a single term from 2013 to 2018, outlined his priorities including reclaiming territory lost due to an ITLOS ruling in the Chagos Archipelago and removing Indian military presence. He criticized the Muizzu administration for lying about the Indian military and for insufficient action on the Chagos claim. Yameen expressed regret for supporting Muizzu's candidacy in the last election after he himself was barred due to a jail sentence.
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