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Bin Laden Ally Wins Settlement For Human Rights Breach

Cleric gets $3,600 for wrongful detention

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(Newser) – A radical Muslim cleric who has been ordered to leave Britain has won $3,600 from Europe's top court, which ruled his detention without trial after 9/11 violated his human rights. Abu Qatada was cleared for deportation yesterday despite fears he may be tortured in his native Jordan, the Times of London reports. Although he has issued several fatwas calling for the killing of non-Muslims, he has never been charged with a crime in Britain.

In a 1998 file photo Osama bin Laden speaks to the journalists in Khost, Afghanistan.
In a 1998 file photo Osama bin Laden speaks to the journalists in Khost, Afghanistan.   (AP Photo/Mazhar Ali Khan/file)
Jacqui Smith, Britain's home secretary, has sought the expulsion of Abu Qatada from Britain.
Jacqui Smith, Britain's home secretary, has sought the expulsion of Abu Qatada from Britain.   (AP Photo/PA)
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Abu Qatada, the radical preacher and so-called 'right hand man' of Osama bin Laden in Europe, has been ordered to leave the UK. He may remain there while he appeals the decision.   (doctorbulldog)

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riffran
Feb 20, 09 6:07 AM CST
I got your fatwa right f-ing here buddy..........I just don't understand how a person would wish to kill an innocent stranger, just because they don't practice the same faith.....just leave each other alone Reply
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Feb 20, 09 3:19 PM CST
Say hello to Abu Qatada while you can, less than 12 hours after he reaches Jordan he will be dead Reply
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