Indonesia's lacklustre effort to combat militancy has been criticised by America. That could change if Jakarta goes ahead and arrests Abu Bakar Baasyir, accused of helping to lead a terrorist group. His lawyer said yesterday that he may face arrest over a 1985 sentence for subversion which he never served. Supreme Court Chief Justice Bagir Manan said prosecutors still had the right to arrest Bashir, who said he would protest.
This is probably pretty doubtful, given Indonesia's recent record in the area, but it would be a good thing if it did happen. |