Malaysia’s government was urged Thursday to reinvestigate the disappearances of a Christian pastor and a Muslim activist after a public inquiry concluded the duo were abducted by the police special branch over matters against Islam. (Associated Press)KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s human rights commission has urged the government to reinvestigate the disappearances of a Christian pastor and a Muslim activist after a public inquiry concluded they were abducted by the police special branch for alleged proselytizing of Muslims. The commission said it hopes to conduct a public inquiry into the Hilmis’ case too. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad told reporters late Wednesday that the government will reinvestigate the disappearances if the rights commission has evidence to back up its findings, not just hearsay. Former national police chief Khalid Abu Bakar denied that the special branch was involved.

Source: Washington Post April 04, 2019 04:06 UTC