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Miscommunication Cited as Reason for Indian Military Boarding Maldivian Fishing Vessels

Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon told Parliament that India cited miscommunication for its military personnel boarding three Maldivian fishing vessels inside the Maldives EEZ on 31 January and 1 February. He said the boardings, carried out to check for satellite communication devices, were not communicated to the Maldivian military, and that Indian personnel deleted photos and videos taken by the fishermen.

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  1. Wed 31 Jan
    Indian military personnel boarded Maldivian fishing vessels within the Maldives Exclusive Economic Zone. Maldives Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) 31 January and 1 February only Maldives Republic Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon has revealed that the Indian government cited 'miscommunication' as the reason for the incidents of Indian military personnel boarding local fishing vessels within the Maldives Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which occurred on 31 January and 1 February.

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  2. Mon 25 Mar
    Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon answered Parliament members' questions about India's incursion into Maldivian maritime territory. Monday, 25 March 2024 only Maldives Republic newest Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon answers questions from Parliament members regarding the India's incursion into the Maldives maritime territory during the Parliament sitting on Monday, 25 March 2024.

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