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Naifaru Riots -
August 2001
Naifaru island in Lhaviyani
atoll was the scene of civic unrest and violence in August
2001.
The population was incensed by an attempt to stop reception
and sharing of satellite television. At the time, this event
went unreported in the Maldivian media, a sure sign of
government embarrassment over the handling of the matter. -
Maldives Culture
NSS coastguard
vessel loaded with police enters Naifaru harbour
Lhaviyani [Faadhippolhu]
atoll house damaged in the uprising
Naifaru
demonstration against the NSS and the atoll chief |
