Monday, February 13, 2012

Writer extradited over tweets on Prophet Mohammed

(CNN) -- Malaysian authorities extradited Saudi writer Hamza Kashgari back to Saudi Arabia Sunday on a warrant for his arrest over statements he made on Twitter.
 
"Saudi media said Hamza made a posting on the Prophet Mohammed's birthday celebration last week, implying that he was interacting with the prophet, as if they were equal status," Malaysia's state news agency said.


MORE: http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/12/world/asia/malaysia-saudi-tweets/index.html?hpt=ias_c2