Maldives Opposition Proposes Constitutional Overhaul to Limit Presidential Powers
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Maldives Opposition Proposes Constitutional Overhaul to Limit Presidential Powers

Maldives' main opposition, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), has proposed a constitutional amendment to split the executive into two separate offices: head of state and head of government, aiming to curb presidential powers.

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