Two Christians accused of proselytising freed

Kuala Lumpur (AsiaNews/Agencies) – Two Americans jailed for distributing Christian religious material to Muslims ten days ago were freed in Kuala Lumpur.

"All the accusations were withdrawn and the two were released," said a spokesperson for the US Embassy.

Ricky Rupert and Zachary Harris were arrested on April 25 and sentenced to 14 days in jail by a local court for their actions.

Trying to convert a Muslim (60 per cent of the population) in Malaysia is considered a crime.

Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi recently stated that publishing the Bible in local languages was allowed but the book should bear the warning 'Not for Muslims'.

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