In which year was Maumoon defeated in the Presidential Elections?
2008
2005
2010
2012
Answer
2008 marked the end of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's 30-year presidency in the Maldives. After facing mounting pressure for democratic reforms, Gayoom stood for re-election but was defeated by Mohamed Nasheed, who became the country's first democratically elected president. This historic event signaled a significant shift in the Maldives' political landscape, paving the way for greater political participation and accountability.
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