Trial begins for individuals charged over MDP protest

The trial of eight individuals charged with obstructing police during an opposition MDP protest in October last year began at the Criminal Court. Among the accused are Mauroof Zakir and Fathimath Zahiyya. At the hearing, three defendants requested to enter into an agreement with the state, while four others asked for time to appoint legal counsel. The court granted them 10 days to secure lawyers. Several others arrested during the protest were released without charges.

The trial of eight individuals charged with obstructing police during an opposition MDP protest in October last year began at the Criminal Court. Among the accused are Mauroof Zakir and Fathimath Zahiyya. At the hearing, three defendants requested to enter into an agreement with the state, while four others asked for time to appoint legal counsel. The court granted them 10 days to secure lawyers. Several others arrested during the protest were released without charges.

The trial of eight individuals charged with obstructing police during an opposition MDP protest in October last year began at the Criminal Court. Among the accused are Mauroof Zakir and Fathimath Zahiyya. At the hearing, three defendants requested to enter into an agreement with the state, while four others asked for time to appoint legal counsel. The court granted them 10 days to secure lawyers. Several others arrested during the protest were released without charges.

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