Time's Up for Ba'asyir?

The ustad may face multiple charges, but he could walk free if key witnesses are not present at his trial.

April 29, 2003

RESTING in his wheelchair, Abu Bakar Ba'asyir listened attentively while the prosecutor read out a list of indictments against him during last Wednesday's court session at the Meteorology & Geophysics Building in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta. Last Wednesday was the first court session of Ba'asyir's trial and throngs of Ba'asyir supporters and interested observers crowded the building halls. Following the prosecutor's reading, judicial panel chair

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