Melbourne Islamic leader linked to suspected Flydubai hijacker condemns 'false accusations'
Abu Hamza, whose Melbourne-based Islamic community centre was linked by Emirati prosecutors to the suspect in the attempted hijacking of an Israel-bound…
France 24 reports: Abu Hamza, whose Melbourne-based Islamic community centre was linked by Emirati prosecutors to the suspect in the attempted hijacking of an Israel-bound passenger jet, publicly dismissed "false accusations" against him on Monday.
While prosecutors alleged that the Omani co-pilot first became radicalised while studying in Australia, neither the community centre nor Hamza are accused of any criminal wrongdoing.
This world story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Melbourne Islamic, Flydubai and Abu Hamza.
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- Australia · Oceania
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- Melbourne Islamic, Flydubai, Abu Hamza, Melbourne-based Islamic
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