Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed used the Victory Day ceremony to urge citizens to put the nation first and be prepared to sacrifice their lives to protect its independence and sovereignty. He recalled the 3 November 1988 coup attempt by Maldivian rebels backed by Tamil mercenaries from Sri Lanka, which killed 19 Maldivians, and the subsequent rescue of hostages and arrest of those responsible.
Victory Day marks the failed attempt on 3 November 1988 to overthrow the Government of former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. Armed mercenaries landed in Malé and tried to seize control, and the attempt was put down within hours.
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The most important takeaway from Victory Day is the lesson of putting the nation first, that is what the courageous military personnel who were martyred for faith and country. You should be prepared to sacrifice yourselves to protect the n…
This country will always be proud of you [martyrs]. Today, we need to cooperate and work together to become individuals who love the nation and its faith in order to protect against the enemies of the country.
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The attack claimed the lives of 19 Maldivians, including eight soldiers and 11 civilians.
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The attack claimed the lives of 19 Maldivians, including eight soldiers and 11 civilians.
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He recalled that 19 Maldivians were killed, eight of them soldiers and 11 civilians, and that many others were injured.
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He recalled that 19 Maldivians were killed, eight of them soldiers and 11 civilians, and that many others were injured.
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Haajaraage Abdulla Luthfee and Sagar Ahmed Nasir, who were among those responsible for the attack, were sentenced to death by the High Court. However, then President Gayoom commuted their sentences to life imprisonment under powers granted to him by the Constitution at the time.
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In his Victory Day address, Minister Hassan paid tribute to the soldiers and civilians who died in the attack on the Maldives on 3 November 1988
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He recalled that 19 Maldivians were killed, eight of them soldiers and 11 civilians, and that many others were injured.
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He recalled that 19 Maldivians were killed, eight of them soldiers and 11 civilians, and that many others were injured.
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The attack claimed the lives of 19 Maldivians, including eight soldiers and 11 civilians.
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The attack claimed the lives of 19 Maldivians, including eight soldiers and 11 civilians.
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In his Victory Day address, Minister Hassan paid tribute to the soldiers and civilians who died in the attack on the Maldives on 3 November 1988
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Haajaraage Abdulla Luthfee and Sagar Ahmed Nasir, who were among those responsible for the attack, were sentenced to death by the High Court. However, then President Gayoom commuted their sentences to life imprisonment under powers granted to him by the Constitution at the time.
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