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Article: State of emergency declared in Maldives after rare pro-democracy protest
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- August 13, 2004
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ISMAIL NABEEL, Associated Press Writer
AP Worldstream
08-13-2004
Dateline: MALE, Maldives
Maldives' government declared a state of emergency Friday after security officials used tear gas to disperse thousands of protesters who rallied in a rare show of dissent, witnesses and officials said.
State radio announced the declaration, saying fundamental rights of citizens were suspended, and people would not be allowed to gather, demonstrate or express views critical of the government.
Earlier Friday, pro-democracy protesters had gathered outside police headquarters in the capital, ...