Chasing Shadows

Initially arrested on charges of violating articles in the Criminal Code, Abu Bakar Ba’asyir could be charged under the recently enacted antiterrorism regulations.

October 29, 2002

Over the past week, the Indonesian Mujahiddin Council (MMI) chairman, Abu Bakar Ba’asyir’s beard has grown whiter. At age 63, Ba’asyir is receiving treatment for heart and respiratory ailments at Solo’s Muhammadiyah hospital. Ba’asyir was taken there on Friday, October 18 just one day before the police arrested him. Now, Ba’asyir faces charges that carry a maximum penalty of death.

According to National Polic

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