The Maldives government has classified an agreement with India on the withdrawal of Indian military personnel, citing national security concerns, while a second batch of Indian troops stationed at Hanimaadhoo International Airport departed and was replaced by Indian civilian personnel. Opposition and media scrutiny continues over the secrecy surrounding the agreement and the replacement process.
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The Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) confirmed earlier in March that 26 Indian military personnel stationed in Addu City had been successfully replaced by civilians.
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The first batch of civilian replacements arrived in February, beginning the transition that saw Indian military personnel operating two navy helicopters and one Dornier aircraft replaced by civilian operators.
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The Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) confirmed earlier in March that 26 Indian military personnel stationed in Addu City had been successfully replaced by civilians.
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In line with the agreement, President Muizzu announced this week at a campaign rally the departure of the second batch of Indian military personnel, who were stationed at Hanimaadhoo International Airport.
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