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41 accused of govt overthrow plot appear in Emirates court
(MENAFN- Arab News) ABU DHABI: A rare mass trial of 41 radicals accused of seeking to overthrow the government and links with 'terrorists' opened on Monday in the UAE.
WAM news agency said the hearing at the state security court in Abu Dhabi was devoted to procedural measures including the appointment of lawyers. The judge then adjourned the trial to Sept. 28.
Earlier this month the prosecutor general accused the defendants who include both Emiratis and foreigners of plotting attacks aimed at trying to 'seize power and establish a caliphate.'
He also accused them of creating a group 'with a terrorist takfiri extremist) ideology.'
The prosecutor has said they were in touch with 'foreign terrorist organizations... to help them achieve their goal.'
The defendants could face the death penalty if found guilty.
They are also accused of setting up cells to train members in handling weapons and explosives in preparation for attacks in the UAE.
Authorities reported their arrest on Aug. 2 and prosecutors immediately leveled the accusations against them and said they would face trial.
WAM news agency said the hearing at the state security court in Abu Dhabi was devoted to procedural measures including the appointment of lawyers. The judge then adjourned the trial to Sept. 28.
Earlier this month the prosecutor general accused the defendants who include both Emiratis and foreigners of plotting attacks aimed at trying to 'seize power and establish a caliphate.'
He also accused them of creating a group 'with a terrorist takfiri extremist) ideology.'
The prosecutor has said they were in touch with 'foreign terrorist organizations... to help them achieve their goal.'
The defendants could face the death penalty if found guilty.
They are also accused of setting up cells to train members in handling weapons and explosives in preparation for attacks in the UAE.
Authorities reported their arrest on Aug. 2 and prosecutors immediately leveled the accusations against them and said they would face trial.
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