Media Statement
Badrul Amin's rearrest reveals Govt's contempt for human rights
Badrul's arrest comes just over a month after his release from his earlier detention for 197 days. The former lecturer at the International Islamic University's law faculty was arrested on April 20 this year and released with conditions on Nov 3. He was apparently rearrested for allegedly flouting severe restrictions on his civil and political rights.
Badrul's arrest comes just three days before World Human Rights Day and shows the contempt the Malaysian government has for human rights. It also suggests that the government is intent on creating a climate of fear to put a lid on dissent. It seems like human rights has really "taken a back seat," as far as the Malaysian government is concerned.
Aliran calls on the authorities to release Badrul and all ISA detainees immediately and unconditionally or to charge them in open court.
Aliran Executive Committee
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Aliran is outraged with the re-arrest of keADILan supreme council member Dr Badrul Amin Bahron.