12 May 2006
Imam who led cartoon protests to leave country
Denmark's most prominent imam, who led criticism of the newspaper that published cartoons of the prophet Muhammad, is to leave the country, the Jyllands-Posten reported yesterday.
Imam Ahmed Abu Laban said he felt humiliated since the cartoon controversy, which led to riots around the world, and that he would return to Gaza with his family, the daily reported. "I am being viewed as a simple terrorist," he was quoted as saying.
In January, police questioned Mr Abu Laban over secretly taped comments that appeared to allude to terrorism. No charges were made.
Associated Press in Copenhagen
Friday May 12, 2006
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