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Two Women Protesting Israel’s Genocide in Palestine Remanded for Five More Days

Aishath Shadhiya and Shazra Ibrahim were remanded for five more days by the Criminal Court for protesting Israel's actions in Palestine. They were arrested on August 28 for gathering near diplomatic missions, violating the Freedom of Peaceful Assembly Act, harassing an ambassador, and obstructing police. The opposition MDP and Adhaalath Party condemned the arrest, while the administration defended it.

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Aishath Shadhiya and Shazra Ibrahim were remanded for five more days by the Criminal Court for protesting Israel's actions in Palestine. They were arrested on August 28 for gathering near diplomatic missions, violating the Freedom of Peaceful Assembly Act, harassing an ambassador, and obstructing police. The opposition MDP and Adhaalath Party condemned the arrest, while the administration defended it.

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