A Malaysian court acquitted opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim of sodomy charges Monday, a surprise ruling that could accelerate the political comeback of one of Asia’s most celebrated reformers ahead of an expected election this year.
“Justice has been done. I am vindicated,” Anwar told thousands of supporters outside Kuala Lumpur’s High Court at the end of the two-year trial that captivated the Muslim-majority nation since a former aide made the accusations in 2008. Some shouted “God is Great” and “reformasi” (reform).
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