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President Muizzu Asserts Constitutional Amendments Have Empowered Citizens

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu told residents of AA. Mathiveri Island that recent constitutional amendments have strengthened citizens' empowerment, citing rules requiring three-fourths of Parliament and 143,332 citizens to approve special economic zone decisions and requiring parliamentary approval for any foreign military presence. He also noted changes to referendum decision-making, criteria for parliamentary membership, and the President's role in national development planning, with the 6th Amendment ratified on November 20, 2024.

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    The 6th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified by the President. November 20, 2024 only The Standard The 6th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified by the President on November 20, 2024.

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President Muizzu Asserts Constitutional Amendments Have Empowered Citizens

143,332 citizens Citizen approvals required for decisions regarding special economic zones

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  • 143,332 citizens Citizen approvals required for decisions regarding special economic zones The Standard One amendment requires approval from three-fourths of Parliament and 143,332 citizens for any decisions regarding special economic zones.

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