Indonesian cleric turns self in for COVID-19 violations
The Philippine Star|December 13, 2020
JAKARTA (AP) — A firebrand Indonesian cleric turned himself in to authorities yesterday after he was accused of inciting people to breach pandemic restrictions by holding events with large crowds.
Indonesian cleric turns self in for COVID-19 violations

Rizieq Shihab, leader of the Islamic Defenders Front, arrived at Jakarta police headquarters a day after police warned they would arrest him after he ignored several summonses.

Wearing a white robe, turban and face mask, Shihab told reporters that he never ran away or hid from police.

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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة December 13, 2020 من The Philippine Star.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.

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