
Maldives electoral officials have set new dates for a presidential poll amid a growing row over the delayed vote. The first round of the elections will now be held on 9 November, and a run-off - if required - on 16 November, according to the (BBC) The first round of voting, in September, was annulled by a court, and on Saturday police blocked an attempted re-run. Meanwhile President Mohamed Waheed told the BBC that the polls would be free and fair. The opposition has called for him resign immediately. The run-off will only be held if no candidate secures the required 50% of the vote for an outright victory.
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