Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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The wives of a missing Malaysian Christian pastor and a Muslim activist, both abducted years ago in cases that drew international concern, won a landmark lawsuit after a court ruled the government and police were responsible for the men’s enforced disappearances.
The High Court on Wednesday found state involvement in the disappearances of both men and ordered police to reopen investigations into the cases. The decision marked the first judicial recognition in the case of enforced disappearance by Malaysian authorities, who have denied involvement.
The Attorney-General’s Chambers said Thursday it would appeal the court’s ruling in both cases.
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