Maldives President Faces Impeachment Push Months After Election Amid China-India Foreign Policy Disputes
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Opposition parties in the Maldives have enough signatures to submit a motion to impeach President Mohamed Muizzu just months after he was elected. This comes after a brawl broke out in parliament over cabinet appointments.
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The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has decided to deny approval to 4 of Muizzu's cabinet picks. A fight broke out when ruling party MPs disrupted a vote.
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Muizzu has previously drawn criticism for demanding India withdraw troops, allowing a Chinese spy ship to dock, and questioning cooperation deals made with India.
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Muizzu's party recently lost badly in mayoral elections in Male to an MDP candidate. The opposition has warned Muizzu against an overly pro-China, anti-India stance.
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With the MDP holding a parliamentary majority, it appears they have enough support to potentially impeach Muizzu over the cabinet approval dispute.