An opinion column argues that the Maldives' annual Victory Day observance on 3 November fails to convey to younger generations the real significance of the 1988 coup attempt. It urges schools and families to teach the history more deeply so citizens understand the sacrifices made to defend sovereignty.
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Every November 3, the Maldives goes through the motions of marking Victory Day, paying homage to the sacrifices offered by citizens who repelled the armed mercenary onslaught launched on that exact date in 1988.
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The coup d'état executed on November 3 struck at the foundational existence of the Maldivian republic itself.
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