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EC Officially Registers People’s National Front

The Elections Commission officially registered the People's National Front (PNF), led by interim leader Zeine Abdulla Yameen, with interim Secretary-General Mohamed Maleeh Jamal announcing the registration on X. The party's 9 April inaugural congress at Ghiyasuddin International School was obstructed by riot police, and the congress was later held at Raalhugandu in eastern Malé; the party will have no representation in the incoming 20th parliament.

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What happened

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  1. Tue 9 Apr
    The party's planned inaugural congress at Ghiyasuddin International School was obstructed by riot police who barricaded the school's gate. 9 April only Maldives Republic On 9 April, the party planned to hold its inaugural congress with 300 members at Ghiyasuddin International School. However, the event was obstructed by riot police, who barricaded the school's gate.

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  2. Thu 25 Apr
    The Elections Commission officially registered the People's National Front in the political party registry. Thursday, 25 April 2024 only Maldives Republic newest Fuwad Thowfeek, Chairman of the Elections Commission (EC), on the right, hands over the registration certificate to Zeine Abdulla Yameen, interim leader of the People's National Front (PNF) on Thursday, 25 April 2024.

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How the reporting differs

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Figures in these reports

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  • 300 members members planned for inaugural congress Maldives Republic On 9 April, the party planned to hold its inaugural congress with 300 members at Ghiyasuddin International School.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 35 candidates candidates endorsed by President Yameen in parliamentary elections Maldives Republic 35 candidates endorsed by President Yameen vied for parliamentary seats but failed to win any of them.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 11 years prison sentence Maldives Republic President Yameen, who was sentenced to 11 years in prison and ordered to pay US$5 million fine after being convicted of bribery and money laundering in December 2022

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

    Earlier reports gave 11 years 15 Mar, 16:10 Maldives Republic11 years 8 Nov, 22:06 Maldives Republic

  • US$5 million fine Maldives Republic ordered to pay US$5 million fine after being convicted of bribery and money laundering in December 2022

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

    Earlier reports gave US$5 million (MVR 77 million) 25 Oct, 19:33 Maldives RepublicUS$5 million 1 Oct, 19:23 Maldives Republic

Other events named

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  • The party held its inaugural congress. later that evening the Raalhugandu area in eastern Malé, near the old Newport restaurant Maldives Republic The party held the inaugural congress later that evening at the Raalhugandu area in eastern Malé, near the old Newport restaurant.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • The High Court overturned President Yameen's conviction following an appeal. a week ago Maldives Republic His conviction was overturned by the High Court a week ago, following an appeal process which concluded in November 2023.

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