Malaysia: End persecution of Anwar Ibrahim and other government critics

Headline Title: Malaysia: End persecution of Anwar Ibrahim and other government critics 27 October 2014 The Malaysian authorities should end their politically motivated persecution of government critics including Anwar Ibrahim, Amnesty International said ahead of the final decision in the long-standing ‘sodomy’ case against the opposition leader. “The ‘sodomy’ charges against Anwar Ibrahim are clearly politically motivated and a blatant attempt by the Malaysian authorities to silence and undermine a critical voice. If Anwar Ibrahim is jailed, Amnesty International will consider…

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