Maldives President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has conceded electoral victory to opposition leader Mohamed Nasheed. Mr Gayoom, Asia's longest-serving leader, congratulated Mr Nasheed after final results were confirmed.
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Challenger wins in Maldives poll
Opposition leader Mohamed Nasheed has won a run-off election to become the new president of the Maldives, say official preliminary results. Mr Nasheed's victory follows the country's first democratic presidential elections. He will replace Asia's longest-serving leader, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.
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Maldives set for election run-off
The Maldives' first democratic presidential election goes to a second round run-off shortly. Asia's longest-serving leader, President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, is facing former political prisoner and pro-democracy leader Mohamed Nasheed.
Maldives begin historic election
The first multi-party presidential polls in the Maldives have opened with President Gayoom seeking a seventh term in power. The president is facing five challengers, some of whom have been strongly critical of his "dictatorial and bullying" style of leadership.
Maldives Presidential Election - high expectations
The Maldives presidential elections scheduled for 8 October 2008 will be the most fair and free election of the entire South Asia region, Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) coalition’s presidential candidate Mohamed Nasheed (Anni) has said. MDP presidential candidate Mohamed Nasheed (Anni) made the statement addressing the members of the diplomatic missions residing in Sri Lanka at a dinner reception held at Colombo Hilton.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 30 September 2008 07:08 )
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