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Maldives Needs Political Reforms
Syed Ali Mujtaba, Ph.D. - 10/19/2006
Has any one thought how Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom is able to remain in power for more than twenty-five years? On the surface this may reflect his immense popularity but in realty that's not the true picture. The subtleties of the functioning of the political system in Maldives are not widely known to the outside world. There is growing opposition to President Gayoom who is accused being a dictator under the democratic garb.