Maldives election

Maldives vote begins in shadow of India-China power play
Politics

Maldives vote begins in shadow of India-China power play

People began lining up across the archipelago, best known for its luxury beach resorts and celebrity tourists, to cast their ballots before voting began at 8:00 am (0300 GMT)

Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih waves at his supporters after casting his vote at a polling station during the Maldives presidential election day in Male, Maldives September 9, 2023. REUTERS/Dhahau Naseem
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FILE PHOTO: A Progressive Party of Maldives worker poses with an "India Out" flag in Male, Maldives, March 21, 2022. Picture taken March 21, 2022. REUTERS/Alasdair Pal/File Photo
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