President Mohamed Muizzu signed a constitutional amendment into law on Wednesday, hours after parliament approved it 78 votes to 13, in an expedited process criticised by the opposition. The amendment strips MPs of their seats if they defect or are expelled, expands presidential authority over state policy, and adds approval requirements for foreign troop deployment and territorial changes.
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The bill was debated and passed in an expedited process that began late Tuesday night, with opposition leaders and political analysts condemning the speed of its progression.
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the amendment strengthens accountability
warned that the changes could lead to excessive concentration of power in the presidency
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The amendment, passed earlier in the day with 78 votes in favour and 13 against, was gazetted immediately, making it effective.
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The amendment, passed earlier in the day with 78 votes in favour and 13 against, was gazetted immediately, making it effective.
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The developments have also sparked public outcry, with protests near Parliament intensifying in the hours leading up to the vote. Security in the area was heightened, with roads cordoned off and a heavy police presence deployed as MPs voted on the controversial amendment.
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