The victory, which gives the junta leader a seven-year mandate, was widely expected.

The former far-right leader's wife said he had more treatment because the hiccups "had not stopped' since the weekend.

Passengers were left stranded and looking for alternative routes after power issues in the Channel Tunnel.

The move was criticised by foreign ministers from from 10 countries including the UK, who said the new rules were "restrictive" and "unacceptable".