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Anwar sodomy trial begins in Malaysia

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Kuala Lumpur : Malaysia | 4 months ago

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It is the second time Mr Anwar has faced allegations of sodomy. The prosecution alleges that in June of last year Mr Anwar had sex with a 23-year-old man, who worked as a campaign aide. Homosexual relationships are illegal in predominantly-Muslim Malaysia.

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