atoll councils
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2025-08-20
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Local government bodies overseeing atolls in Maldives; proposed to be abolished.
Atoll councils are local government bodies in the Maldives responsible for governance at the atoll level. President Mohamed Muizzu has proposed abolishing them, calling them unnecessary, and has also ratified an amendment eliminating mid-term by-elections for these councils.
Role
local governance body
Affiliation
Government of Maldives
Location
Maldives (atolls)
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governance
politics
infrastructure
study
Addu Bridge
decentralization
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Maldives Republic
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