October 3 protesters to face trial on Wednesday

The trial of eight individuals involved in an October 3, 2025 protest by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) in Male' is scheduled to begin on Wednesday at the Criminal Court. Defendants include Kendhoo MP Mauroof Zakir and Hulhumale' North Councilor Fathimath Zahiyya, charged with intentionally obstructing law enforcement. The protest started at Artificial Beach and was dispersed by police using pepper spray and an acoustic device. Eight were arrested, six remanded for 15 days. Other news includes Mohamed Nasheed winning the MDP Chairperson election with 68% of the vote, India donating 20,000 measles vaccines and three tons of medical supplies, Leevan Ali Nasir winning an MNU Dean's Award, and voting for Dhaalu Meedhoo council president following a tie.

The trial of eight individuals involved in an October 3, 2025 protest by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) in Male' is scheduled to begin on Wednesday at the Criminal Court. Defendants include Kendhoo MP Mauroof Zakir and Hulhumale' North Councilor Fathimath Zahiyya, charged with intentionally obstructing law enforcement. The protest started at Artificial Beach and was dispersed by police using pepper spray and an acoustic device. Eight were arrested, six remanded for 15 days. Other news includes Mohamed Nasheed winning the MDP Chairperson election with 68% of the vote, India donating 20,000 measles vaccines and three tons of medical supplies, Leevan Ali Nasir winning an MNU Dean's Award, and voting for Dhaalu Meedhoo council president following a tie.

The trial of eight individuals involved in an October 3, 2025 protest by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) in Male' is scheduled to begin on Wednesday at the Criminal Court. Defendants include Kendhoo MP Mauroof Zakir and Hulhumale' North Councilor Fathimath Zahiyya, charged with intentionally obstructing law enforcement. The protest started at Artificial Beach and was dispersed by police using pepper spray and an acoustic device. Eight were arrested, six remanded for 15 days. Other news includes Mohamed Nasheed winning the MDP Chairperson election with 68% of the vote, India donating 20,000 measles vaccines and three tons of medical supplies, Leevan Ali Nasir winning an MNU Dean's Award, and voting for Dhaalu Meedhoo council president following a tie.

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