Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu Wins Parliamentary Vote

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Monday said the outcome of the general elections has shown the world that Maldivians want "autonomy" in choosing their future and do not want "foreign coercion".

The party of Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu won control of parliament in a Sunday election landslide, results showed, with voters backing his tilt towards China and away from regional powerhouse and traditional benefactor India.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Monday said the outcome of the general elections has shown the world that Maldivians want "autonomy" in choosing their future and do not want "foreign coercion".

The party of Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu won control of parliament in a Sunday election landslide, results showed, with voters backing his tilt towards China and away from regional powerhouse and traditional benefactor India.