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US would oppose any politically-motivated charges against Anwar: Just what Anwar needs at this time?

by CJCM on July 1st, 2008

The US Government now comes into picture as reported by Malaysiakini:

The United States said today it would oppose any politically motivated investigation or prosecution of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim facing fresh sex misconduct charges.

[….]”The main point for us is that the rule of law needs to stand above politics,” said Tom Casey, spokesman for the US State Department.

“And we would certainly oppose any use of law enforcement or judicial procedures for anything other than legitimate purposes of the law,” he said.

Noting that Anwar had previously faced similar charges and that his conviction was ultimately overturned, Casey said, “So, we would hope that there’s not a pattern here.

Source: Malaysiakini

While these statements are somewhat comforting as a gesture of supports to Anwar, does he really need one at the present moment?

Anwar had many times been accused as US agent by his political nemesis, so this kind of statement would only give another bullet to his political rivals to attack Anwar on another front. Don’t you think so?

Photo credit: Malaysiakini

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