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President Muizzu vows never to compromise Maldives’ Islamic identity or independence

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu pledged that his administration will not take any decision undermining the Maldives' Islamic identity, independence or sovereignty, speaking at the official Victory Day ceremony at Republic Square in Malé on Tuesday evening. The address marked the 38th anniversary of the failed coup attempt of 3 November 1988, in which eight armed forces members and 11 civilians were killed.

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  1. Tue 3 Nov
    President Muizzu addressed the official Victory Day ceremony, pledging no decision would undermine the Maldives' Islamic identity, independ…Malé Tuesday evening only The Standard newest Addressing the official Victory Day ceremony at Republic Square in Malé on Tuesday evening, Muizzu said protecting the nation's religious identity, territorial integrity and independence would remain central to every decision taken by his government.

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  2. Tue 3 Nov
    The Maldives commemorated the 38th anniversary of the failed coup attempt of 3 November 1988. Tuesday only The Standard Tuesday's address came as the Maldives commemorated the 38th anniversary of the failed coup attempt of 3 November 1988, when armed militants working with Maldivian conspirators attempted to overthrow the government of then-President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.

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  • Dr Mohamed Muizzu · His administration will not take any decision that undermines the Islamic identity, independence or sovereignty of the Maldives.

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  • 11 people civilians killed during the 1988 coup attempt The Standard Eight members of the armed forces and 11 civilians were killed during the attack, which was defeated following resistance by Maldivian security personnel and a subsequent Indian military intervention.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

  • 38th anniversary of the failed coup attempt commemorated The Standard Tuesday's address came as the Maldives commemorated the 38th anniversary of the failed coup attempt of 3 November 1988, when armed militants working with Maldivian conspirators attempted to overthrow the government of then-President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

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