Anwar Malaysia sodomy trial delay

[Coventina]

Source: BBC

The trial of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on sodomy charges has been delayed after his main defence lawyer fell ill.

Mr Anwar is accused of having sex with a male aide, the second time he has faced the accusation.

He spent six years in jail after a trial in the late 1990s.

He has denied the claim, calling it a lie intended to destroy his political career. The 61-year-old has told the BBC he is not expecting a fair hearing.

Opinion polls say few Malaysians believe the latest charges.

"You are not talking about law or facts," Mr Anwar said.

"We are just talking about the abuse of process, the abuse of the system, just to defeat and incarcerate your political opponent."



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