Opposition Candidate Declares Surprise Victory in Maldives

Opposition candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has declared victory in the presidential elections in the Maldives. Solih's win, announced early Monday in the capital Male, was unexpected as the opposition had feared the election would be rigged in favor of President Abdullah Yameen Yameen was seeking a second five-year term in office. He appeared to have predetermined his victory by jailing his rivals or driving them into in exile. He imposed a state of emergency earlier this year...

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