Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf [4] was granted bail Nov. 4 in a criminal case concerning the death of radical cleric Abdul Rashid Ghazi [5] during an operation [6] ordered by Musharraf on Islamabad's Red Mosque [7], which left more than 100 dead. Musharraf was arrested [8] on these charges on Oct. 10. His bail is set [9] to be paid in two bonds of $1,000 each. Prosecutors claim Musharraf caused the deaths by recklessly deploying security forces, while Musharraf's lawyers argue that his involvement was limited. Even after posting bail, Musharraf will be unable to leave the country under the orders from the Pakistani government. Musharraf's house arrest began in April after he was charged with involvement in the murder of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto and others.
From Jurist [10], Nov. 4. used with permission.
