After Bafana Spoke

Although given under oath, the validity of Faiz Bafana's testimony and that of his associates is being doubted in what is a unique legal problem.

July 1, 2003

TEARS suddenly rolled down the cheeks of Faiz Abu Bakar Bafana. His head bowed, the 41-year-old with neatly combed hair hurriedly wiped them away with the back of his hands. As Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) treasurer for the Singapore area, he was testifying in the case of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir who is accused of attacking the legitimate government. "You appear to be weeping, are you unhappy?" the prosecutor asked. The witness admitted he was sad to see Ba'a

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