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People’s Choice Prevails: Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo Declared Separate Islands by President Muizzu

President Mohamed Muizzu amended Presidential Decree No. 2/2025 to recognise Addu Hulhudhoo and Addu Meedhoo as separate inhabited islands following a public referendum held on 25 October 2025 in the Addu City area. Addu City is redefined to include only Hithadhoo, Maradhoo, Maradhoofeydhoo and Feydhoo, with the updated listing taking effect from the date of the next local council election.

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