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Ex-President Yameen Prepares for Political Comeback After Court Triumph

Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom said he would hold the government accountable after the High Court overturned his 11-year jail sentence on Thursday and ordered a retrial. Speaking outside the courthouse, he criticised Ministerial appointments and the handling of national assets, and said his new People's National Front group would back its candidates in the parliamentary elections.

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  1. Thu 18 Apr
    The High Court overturned former President Yameen's jail sentence and cited the need for a retrial. on Thursday only Maldives Republic This declaration came after the High Court overturned his 11-year jail sentence on Thursday, citing the need for a retrial.

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  • 11-year length of jail sentence overturned Maldives Republic the High Court overturned his 11-year jail sentence on Thursday, citing the need for a retrial

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