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A joint civil society statement dated 17 October 2025 by Transparency Maldives, Project ThimaaVeshi, the Maldives Local Councils' Association and Zero Waste Maldives raises concerns about the upcoming public referendum in Addu City on the jurisdictional composition of the City Council, scheduled for 25 October 2025. The groups argue the 19-day period between announcement and voting is inadequate and object to voting being restricted to the Hulhudhoo, Meedhoo and Feydhoo constituencies with ballot boxes only in Addu and Male'.
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Fri 17 OctFour civil society organisations issued a joint press statement on the referendum17 October 2025only Transparency Maldives17 October 2025 ... Transparency Maldives (TM) Project ThimaaVeshi (PTV) Maldives Local Councils' Association (MLCA) Zero Waste Maldives
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Sat 25 OctPublic referendum on the jurisdictional composition of the Addu City Council is scheduled25 October 2025only Transparency MaldivesnewestThe public referendum, scheduled for October 25, 2025, in Addu City to determine the jurisdictional composition of the City Council
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We call on authorities to uphold the fundamental principles of democracy allowing citizens with adequate time, accessible information, and equal opportunity for meaningful participation. Anything less severely undermines the legitimacy of …
Transparency Maldives, Project ThimaaVeshi, Maldives Local Councils' Association and Zero Waste Maldives (joint press statement)·Transparency MaldivesOpen the report (Transparency Maldives)
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Press Statement: Public Referendum in Addu City
19 days Days between referendum announcement and voting date
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19 daysDays between referendum announcement and voting dateTransparency MaldivesThe period between the announcement of the referendum and the voting date of merely 19 days does not provide sufficient time for citizens to be adequately informed
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