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Politics | 5 days, 22 hours ago | neutral

MDP's Sodiq wins Hithadhoo North by-election, vows accountability

Opposition MDP candidate Abdulla Sodiq won the Hithadhoo North by-election, receiving 1,375 votes (51.15%). PNC campaign manager Abdulla Rafiu acknowledged the campaign provided valuable lessons despite the loss. Sodiq pledged to hold the government accountable through the People's Majlis.

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Politics | 6 days, 15 hours ago | concerned

Maldives sees three political controversies in early June

On June 6-7, 2026, three separate political incidents emerged in the Maldives: police investigated Ahmed Faiz for allegedly insulting President Muizzu; Thinadhoo Council President Shujau Ali was suspended for joining the MDP after his former party dissolved; and former President Nasheed criticized the ruling PNC for refusing to concede defeat in the Hithadhoo North by-election.

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Politics | 6 days, 15 hours ago | positive

PNC wins North Hithadhoo by-election, officials cite trust

The ruling People's National Congress (PNC) won the North Hithadhoo by-election. Officials say the result reflects public trust in President Mohamed Muizzu's government and denied opposition claims of internal discord.

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Politics | 1 week ago | positive

Muizzu condoles China mine; PNC denies discord; Saleem elected

President Muizzu expressed condolences to China after a deadly coal mine explosion in Shanxi. The ruling PNC denied opposition reports of internal discord. Ahmed Saleem was elected Deputy Speaker of Parliament with 62 votes on June 1.

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Politics | 1 week ago | neutral

MDP wins Hithadhoo North by-election; Sodiq pledges accountability

Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) candidate Abdulla Sodiq won the Hithadhoo North parliamentary by-election on June 6, 2026, defeating ruling PNC candidate Ahmed Saeed by 62 votes. Sodiq secured 1,375 votes (51.15%) to Saeed's 1,313, with a voter turnout of about 66%. Sodiq vowed to use his seat to hold the government accountable.

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