Bashir's near release a wake up for Aust

By Luke Hunt
Updated January 27 2019 - 9:11pm, first published 9:09pm
Abu Bakar Bashir, 81, has served more than half a 15-year jail term for terrorism-related charges.
Abu Bakar Bashir, 81, has served more than half a 15-year jail term for terrorism-related charges.

The near release of Abu Bakar Bashir, the alleged Bali bombing mastermind, was an unwanted reminder of the dangers the old and ailing cleric could pose when he eventually emerges from prison.

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