A Second Wind for the Cleric

The testimonies of the Bali bomb suspects seem to be taking the pressure off Abu Bakar Ba'asyir. What are the consequences of retracting their official investigation testimonies?

June 3, 2003

NOT even a mosquito could slip through. This was how tight security was pictured at the trial of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir in the Meteorology & Geophysics Agency Building, Central Jakarta, last week. Guarded by around 800 fully armed police, visitors had to pass through many checks: at the main gate and at the entrance to the session room. Of course, four important witnesses were coming to the session this time: Imam Samudra, Ali Gufron, Ali Imro

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