Global media is reporting that Malay opposition politician and Muslim Brotherhood figure Anwar Ibrahim has been arrested outside his home in Malaysia. According to one report:
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been arrested outside his home, his lawyer has said. Mr Anwar was stopped by several police officers outside his home and taken to police headquarters. His lawyer said no reason was given for the arrest, which came shortly before Mr Anwar was due to give a statement to police over sodomy allegations. The former deputy prime minister denies the allegations, which he says are aimed at ending his political comeback. Armed police Mr Anwar has been has been in a tense stand-off with police since a former male aide accused him of sexual assault two weeks ago. Police used tear gas and water cannon against Mr Anwar’s supporters in 1998 The 60 year-old opposition leader had always been due to report to police on Wednesday, to be interviewed over sodomy allegations. But police decided not to wait. Mr Anwar was stopped outside the gates of his home on Wednesday morning, by armed police wearing balaclavas. He was taken to police HQ in a large convoy. His lawyer and his wife have been seen going into the building. Mr Anwar’s arrest will be seen as provocative by Malaysian opposition groups. When he was arrested on similar charges 10 years ago, his supporters staged large demonstrations. A BBC correspondent in Kuala Lumpur, Robin Brant, says it is almost certain that the same thing will happen again now.
Previous posts have detailed Mr. Ibrahim recent role in Malaysian politics as well as his ties to the global Muslim Brotherhood.