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Ex-President Yameen Accuses Government of Interfering in Party Registration Process
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom accused the government of manipulating the Elections Commission to block registration of his new party, the People's National Front (PNF), speaking at a PNF campaign rally in breach of his house arrest terms. The EC said the PNF is authorised to register but awaits membership signature verification and an inaugural congress, and refused the party logo on parliamentary ballot papers because printing had already begun.
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Ex-President Yameen Accuses Government of Interfering in Party Registration Process
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11-yearsentence served by YameenMaldives RepublicCurrently serving an 11-year sentence under house arrest for bribery and money laundering
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40 constituenciesconstituencies contested by Yameen-backed candidatesMaldives RepublicCandidates supported by Yameen are contesting for seats in 40 constituencies.
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The EC's membership form requirement was amended to make maternal information optional.June 2023Maldives Republicfaced significant backlash, leading to its amendment in June 2023 to make maternal information optional.
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The EC refused to allow the use of the PNF logo on ballot papers in the upcoming parliamentary elections because ballot paper printing had already started.Maldives Republicthe EC's refusal to allow the use of the PNF logo on ballot papers in the upcoming parliamentary elections. EC Secretary General Hassan Zakariyya explained that this decision was due to logistical issues, as the printing of ballot papers had already started.
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The Maldives Correctional Service stated a review of Yameen's privileges is underway, with no action so far taken against him.Maldives Republicthe Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has stated that a review of Yameen’s privileges is underway. However, no action has so far been taken against him.
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