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That last detail was cleared up last week by an unpretentious little press release issued by the Maldivian Trade Office in Colombo. On Dec. 31, it said. Amin Didi and some followers escaped from Doonidu and crossed over to the main island of Male. "The news spread rapidly among the populace, who demonstrated strongly against Amin Didi . . . The government had to take action to protect Amin Didi from the populace . . . Several government officials sustained slight injuries, as did also Amin Didi . . . Prompt medical attention was given . . . The shock of this incident undoubtedly affected the already poor health of Amin Didi...
Murder is still all but unknown; infrequent crimes like pilfering are punished by public whipping. The gentle Maldivians are among Asia's best-fed, cleanliest and healthiest people. Once a year every good Maldivian Moslem voluntarily undertakes an act of national service-i.e., whitewashing a government building...