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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Krishan Francis

Maldives presidential runoff is set for Sept. 30 with opposition in surprise lead but short of mark

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Maldivians will return to the polls on Sept. 30 to vote in a runoff election between the top two candidates in the country's presidential race after neither secured more than 50% in the first round, the elections commission said Sunday.

Main opposition candidate Mohamed Muiz managed a surprise lead with more than 46% of votes, while the incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who was seen as the favorite, got only 39%.

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