Maldivian revolt referendum, 1959

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A referendum on taking military action to conquer the breakaway United Suvadive Republic was held in the Maldives in March 1959.^[1] The proposal was approved by voters.^[2]

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Elections and referendums in the Maldives Presidential elections 1952 1968 1973 1978 1983 1988 1993 1998 2003 2008 2013 Parliamentary elections 1975 1979 1984 1989 1994 1999 2005 2009 2014 Referendums 1952 1953 1959 1968 2007