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Tuesday, January 5, 1999 Published at 13:56 GMT World: Asia-Pacific Anwar custody injuries caused by police Opposition leaders in Malaysia have condemned a government report blaming unspecified police officers for injuries suffered in jail by the former Deputy Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim. They say the report by the Attorney-General, Mohtar Abdullah, should have named those responsible. One of Mr Anwar's legal advisors told the BBC the failure of the report to name anyone would only reinforce suspicions that very senior officers must have been involved. Mr Anwar says he was beaten after his arrest last September on charges of corruption and illegal homosexual activity. The report came a few hours after the prosecution in the trial said it was closing its case and would call no further witnesses. Lawyers for Mr Anwar says they'll recall some of the prosecution witnesses From the newsroom of the BBC World Service |
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