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Vice President honours Maldivians who sacrificed lives defending independence

On Victory Day, Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef prayed for those martyred defending the Maldives during the 3 November 1988 attempted coup and extended greetings to the Maldivian people. The article notes that 19 Maldivians were killed and 39 injured during the attack.

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  1. Tue 3 Nov
    The Maldives marks Victory Day, commemorating the foiling of an attempted coup. 3 November only PSM News The Maldives marks Victory Day on 3 November to commemorate the foiling of an attempted coup on 3 November 1988.

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  • 19 people Maldivians killed during the attack PSM News A total of 19 Maldivians were killed during the attack, including eight members of the security forces and 11 civilians.

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  • 11 people civilians killed PSM News A total of 19 Maldivians were killed during the attack, including eight members of the security forces and 11 civilians.

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    Earlier reports gave 11 people 3 Nov MM TV (English)

  • 39 people Maldivians injured during the attack PSM News Another 39 Maldivians were injured, while many others suffered significant physical and psychological trauma.

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