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  • Indonesian radical cleric Abu Bakar rejects terrorism charges

    Published on February 14, 2011

    Indonesian radical Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba’asyir has rejected terrorism charges against him, as his trial resumed in Jakarta. The 72-year old denied all links to any extremist activity. He maintained that he is a spiritual, religious leader and that he has been unfairly accused. He is accused of having helped set up and fund an Islamic militant training camp in Aceh, uncovered last year. If convicted, he could face the death penalty. About 200 followers of Mr Ba’asyir packed the court and shouted Islamic slogans during the proceedings. The hearing was later adjourned until Thursday. It is the third time Ba’asyir has faced terrorism-related charges.

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