Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba`asyir has been sentenced to 15 years in jail by a jury at the South Jakarta District Court.

"We hereby sentence the defendant to 15 years in jail," said presiding judge Herry Swantoro at a court session here on Thursday.

Abu Bakar Ba`asyir, the chief of the Jamaah Ansharut Tauhid,was accused of involvement in terrorism. Previously the prosecutor had demanded a life sentence for him.
(R021/A051/O001)

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