Maldives Capital Tense As Protests Erupt Over Cancelled Presidential Elections -- Xinhuanet
MALE, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Maldives capital was tense on Friday as thousands of people gathered before the Supreme Court demanding that postponed presidential elections be held as scheduled on Saturday.
The Supreme Court on Monday indefinitely postponed a second round vote that would have decided Maldives next president.
The delay was triggered by a case lodged by tycoon Gasim Ibrahim of the Jumhoory Party (JP) who alleged that the first round of voting on 7 September should be cancelled because of large scale vote rigging.
Nearly 2,000 supporters together with ousted President Mohammad Nasheed filled the street leading to the Supreme Court but was stopped meters from their destination by about 150 riot police and army.
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More News On Protests Breaking Out In The Maldives Over The Cancellation Of Presidential Elections
Maldives cancels presidential run-off election -- Reuters
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Maldives security forces ordered to enforce postponement of election -- South China Morning Post
No presidential run-off in Maldives tomorrow after SC order -- Business Standard/Press Trust India
Maldives polls on hold, despite initial election panel bravado -- The Hindu
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