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President recalls historical attacks on Maldives’ independence

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu recalled historical attacks on Maldives' independence during the official Victory Day ceremony at Republic Square. In his address he referenced the 16th-century Portuguese attacks, the 1753 Malabar attack and the 3 November attack that claimed 19 Maldivian lives, drawing lessons about national unity and loyalty.

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  1. Tue 3 Nov
    An attack on 3 November carried out with the complicity of Maldivians claimed the lives of 19 Maldivians, as stated by the President. 3 November only One Online the 3 November attack, carried out with the complicity of Maldivians who betrayed the nation, claimed the lives of 19 Maldivians.

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  2. Wed 4 Nov
    The official Victory Day ceremony was held at Republic Square, where President Dr Mohamed Muizzu delivered an address recalling historical … 4 Nov only One Online newest President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has recalled historical attacks on the Maldives' independence, highlighting lessons from the nation's past during the official Victory Day ceremony held at Republic Square tonight.

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  • 19 people Maldivians killed in the 3 November attack One Online the 3 November attack, carried out with the complicity of Maldivians who betrayed the nation, claimed the lives of 19 Maldivians.

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  • around 800 years old Age of the royal palace at the time of the 1753 Malabar attack One Online He also recalled the 1753 Malabar attack, during which the royal palace, then around 800 years old, several mosques and homes were burnt down

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