Trial in Myanmar Embassy plot begins in Indonesia

Trial in Myanmar Embassy plot begins in Indonesia
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Summary Four others alleged to be part of the plot are expected to go on trial later this week.

JAKARTA (AP) One of the suspected militants who plotted to attack the Myanmar Embassy in Indonesia has gone on trial on charges of terrorism that could result in a death sentence.

Prosecutors at the South Jakarta District Court accused Separiano on Wednesday of wanting to bomb the embassy because of anger over Myanmar s treatment of Muslims and to retaliate against attacks there on Rohingyas.

He was arrested in May with another suspect in Jakarta, the capital. Police seized five homemade bombs from a backpack they were carrying and explosive materials were found later at their rented house.

The 29-year-old who like many Indonesians uses one name could face the death penalty if convicted.
 

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