Malaysia: Opposition leader found guilty of sodomy, sentenced to 5 years

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A Malaysian court has sentenced opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to five years in jail after overturning his acquittal on sodomy charges

Mr Anwar led the opposition to its strongest ever performance in the May 2013 general elections.

While homosexual acts are illegal in Muslim-majority Malaysia, very few people are ever prosecuted.

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The court decision will affect Mr Anwar's plans to compete in a key by-election in the state of Selangor this month, reports say.

A victory for Mr Anwar would mean he could become Selangor's chief minister - widely seen as a powerful post.

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http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-26479642

[Blue_Tires]

1. Trumped up bullshit charge+kangaroo court

always a convenient method to get rid of political rivals...