Co-Founder of Iraqi Radical Group Freed
- Share via
From Times Wire Reports
Norwegian police released the co-founder of radical Iraqi group Ansar al Islam, citing new information.
Mullah Krekar, a refugee in Norway since fleeing Iraqi President Saddam Hussein’s regime in 1991, was arrested Jan. 2 in Oslo and ordered held for investigation on a variety of charges, including conspiracy in the attempted murders of political rivals in northern Iraq.
Witnesses said they were tortured into making claims against Krekar, who had been arrested and released once before, defense lawyer Arvid Sjoedin said.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
