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How long did Maumoon serve as President of the Maldives?

  • 30 years

  • 20 years

  • 25 years

  • 30 years

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Maumoon Abdul Gayoom served as President of the Maldives for 30 years, from 1978 to 2008. He was the country's first president and ruled under an authoritarian regime, suppressing dissent and limiting political freedoms. During his presidency, he implemented economic reforms and infrastructure development projects, but also faced criticism for human rights abuses and corruption.
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