Truemors
The 60 year-old opposition leader in Malaysia had been sent behind bars after an arrest warrant was issued yesterday. The warrant has been issued for a sodomy case against Anwar. Mr Anwar's arrest will be seen as provocative by Malaysian opposition groups. When he was arrested on similar charges 10 years ago, his supporters staged large demonstrations.
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been arrested outside his home, his lawyer has said.
Mr Anwar was stopped by several police officers outside his home and taken to police headquarters.
His lawyer said no reason was given for the arrest, which came shortly before Mr Anwar was due to give a statement to police over sodomy allegations.
The former deputy prime minister denies the allegations, which he says are aimed at ending his political comeback.
Armed police
Mr Anwar has been has been in a tense stand-off with police since a former male aide accused him of sexual assault two weeks ago.
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