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Jakarta says Hambali should be tried in Indonesia
Indonesia officials say Muslim militant leader Hambali, Asia's most wanted fugitive who was captured in Thailand this week, should be tried in Indonesia. ''Based on our anti-terrorism Law, we have jurisdiction over the cases allegedly committed by Hambali,'' Justice and Human Rights Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said.
| Ummm... The Thais caught him. They'd likely have first crack. After that, you'd prob'ly have to draw straws. But since they gave him to us, you'll just have to wait awhile. Like until the WOT's over... |
Hambali, also known as Riduan Isamuddin, and his wife were arrested on Monday by Thai police in central Thailand's Ayutthaya Province.
| Oh, did they nab the little woman, too? I thought he was with a hooker... |
Thai military sources said that Hambali had been extradited to Indonesia, but Mr Yusril said the Thai Government has not officially informed Indonesia about the arrest of Hambali. Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said the Government will seek international cooperation over Hambali's case. ''As we are searching for the best solution over the differences of opinion on jurisdiction, this momentum cannot be lost,'' Mr Yudhoyono said.
Posted by: Fred Pruitt 2003-08-17 |
