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Trial begins for 8 charged over MDP protest

The trial of eight individuals charged with obstructing police during an MDP protest in Malé began on Wednesday. The protest occurred on Majeedhee Magu on October 3 last year. Defendants include MP Mauroof Zakir and councillor Fathimath Zahiyya. Three defendants applied for conditional caution agreements; four requested 30 days to appoint lawyers. Judge Ibrahim Zihunee granted 10 days. The next hearing will effectively provide additional time. Seven others were arrested but charges were dropped due to insufficient evidence.

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The trial of eight individuals charged with obstructing police during an MDP protest in Malé began on Wednesday. The protest occurred on Majeedhee Magu on October 3 last year. Defendants include MP Mauroof Zakir and councillor Fathimath Zahiyya. Three defendants applied for conditional caution agreements; four requested 30 days to appoint lawyers. Judge Ibrahim Zihunee granted 10 days. The next hearing will effectively provide additional time. Seven others were arrested but charges were dropped due to insufficient evidence.

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