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The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) has kicked off a crucial pre-election legal review ahead of the Maldives Local Council, WDC, and Constitutional Referendum elections in 2026, striving to guarantee transparency and protect the integrity of the electoral process
Maldives police detained eight protesters during a demonstration organized by the opposition party, citing concerns over public order. The opposition strongly condemned the arrests and urged for calm, calling for peaceful dialogue as political tensions continue to rise
The Freedom House 2025 report celebrates Maldives’ strides in political rights and civil liberties, spotlighting notable gains in electoral transparency and press freedom, even as challenges in governance and judicial independence persist
