Maldives' former presidents and leaders of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (center R) and Mohamed Nasheed (C), along with MDP party president Abdulla Shahid (center L), take part in a campaign rally in Malé on April 3, 2026 on the eve of the local council elections as well as a referendum on a controversial constitutional amendment. (Photo by Mohamed Afrah / AFP via Getty Images)