More than a month into President Mohamed Muizzu's administration, the government has not given a definitive count of Indian troops in the Maldives, with figures revised from 77 to 89. Government spokesperson Mohamed Shahyb said the count poses no security threat, while the opposition's earlier claims of thousands of Indian soldiers and the timeline for their withdrawal remain unresolved.
One outlet so far Only Maldives Republic has reported this among the sources we monitor. A gap in what we monitor, not proof that others did not report it.
President Mohamed Muizzu meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai, UAE, on 1 December 2023.
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The number we disclose to the media is based on the information we receive. Relevant institutions have reviewed the situation and do not perceive it as a threat
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Initially, the government reported 77 Indian troops in the Maldives, later revising this figure to 89, inclusive of military doctors at Senahiya.
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Initially, the government reported 77 Indian troops in the Maldives, later revising this figure to 89, inclusive of military doctors at Senahiya.
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