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Maldives election: Pro-China candidate Muizzu wins presidency

2023-10-01 05:17
Mohamed Muizzu ran an "India out" campaign as the current leader favours good relations with Delhi.
Maldives election: Pro-China candidate Muizzu wins presidency

A pro-China candidate has won presidential elections in the Maldives, defeating an incumbent who had strengthened relations with India.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih accepted defeat in the run-off poll, congratulating his rival Mohamed Muizzu who won 54% of the vote.

Mr Muizzu, mayor of...