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Debating the Maldives elections
The incumbent president and opposition leader explain why Maldivians should vote for them.
Last Modified: 26 Oct 2008 12:25 GMT



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The Maldives, once a fishing village, are now better known as a high-end tropical island paradise.

Under President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom – Asia's longest serving leader – this is South Asia's richest country.

But he is fighting the political battle of his life, in the run-off of the Maldives' first multi-party presidential elections.

His opponent, Mohamed Nasheed, a former political prisoner under his regime, has united the opposition to spearhead a stiff challenge to topple him.

In this edition of 101 East, we look at this turning point of democracy in Maldivian history and ask both presidential candidates why Maldivians should vote for them.

This episode of 101 East airs from Thursday, October 23, 2008 at the following times GMT:
Thursday: 1230, 1930
Friday: 0300, 0630
Saturday: 1400
Sunday: 0530
Tuesday: 1030
Wednesday: 1430
Source:
Al Jazeera
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