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2007 Maldives mosque standoff

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The 2007 Maldives mosque standoff occurred when Maldivan authorities investigating an explosion attempted to enter the Dar-al-Khuir mosque on the island of Himandhoo. A 40-hour standoff ensued between authorities and male congregants, ending in the arrest of 60 men and boys, and injuries to 30 police, including one whose hand was chopped off.

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