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September 02, 2004

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Mahatir must have retired

Malaysia Court Says Allows Answar's Appeal, Sets Aside Sodomy Conviction - Reuters.

UPDATE:

10:56 02Sep2004 RTRS-Malaysia court acquits jailed Anwar of sodomy

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Malaysia's highest court overturned a sodomy conviction against jailed rebel politician Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday, raising the prospect of his quick release after years of jail on what he calls trumped-up charges.

Before his jailing in 1999, Anwar was a lightning rod for disaffected Malays, the country's majority ethnic grouping which dominates politics, and turned against the then prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, who was instrumental in both his rise and fall.

This could be a solid sign that Malaysia is shaking off the last vestiages of its previous ruler Mahatir and moving forward. Early days but encouraging nonetheless.

UPDATE 2:A full article from AP. Reuters are reporting the prosecutor has said they will not pursue an appeal to the overturned conviction.

 posted by Simon on 09.02.04 at 02:54 PM in the




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