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Indonesian VP: United States Is âTerrorist Kingâ
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian Vice President Hamzah Haz branded America the "terrorist king" Wednesday in remarks at odds with Jakartaâs support for the war on terror. "Actually, who is the terrorist, who is against human rights? The answer is the United States because they attacked Iraq. Moreover, it is the terrorist king, waging war," the official Antara news agency quoted Haz as saying.Well now, I guess it wasnât treason for Bashir, since this fool is mouthing the same party line? It was unclear what prompted Haz to make his remarks in a speech to heads of Muslim boarding schools in Central Java. Turbanâs on too tight? Cocktails? The comments are likely to anger Washington and harm Jakartaâs desire to get their hands on key terror suspect Hambali, who is in U.S. custody. Heâs out of their hands forever — send him to the death camp at Gitmoooooooo!! The conservative Muslim politician is known for strong statements that appear So heâs swapping spit with terrorists...doesnât mean heâs a bad guy A court in Jakarta sentenced Bashir Tuesday to four years in jail for participating in acts of treason, but ruled prosecutors failed to prove he led Jemaah Islamiah. Haz said that verdict should be respected, and told foreign governments to stop meddling in the affairs of the worldâs most populous Muslim nation by commenting on the decision. Shut up! everyone! I forbid comments! When later asked by reporters to elaborate on his remark the United States was the "terrorist king," Haz said the country was carrying out international terror, Antara added. Haz was not more specific. The United States has praised Indonesia for its cooperation in the war on terror, particularly since last Octoberâs Bali bomb attacks, which killed 202 people. Indonesia wants access to Hambali and would like him brought home for trial over a series of bombings, including Bali. Not gonna happen The radical Indonesian preacher, believed by some governments to be a senior al Qaeda operative and key figure in Jemaah Islamiah, was captured in Thailand last month. He is being held by the United States at a secret location. with Dick Cheney? The vice president said Indonesia was still being accused of being a terroristâs nest. "Moreover, I am always perceived as protecting terrorists," he told the Islamic school leaders. wonder why? Indonesiaâs Muslim boarding schools, or pesantren, have come under the spotlight over charges a few are incubators for militants. Posted by: Frank G 2003-09-03 |
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