Taliban Briton may face prosecution

A British Muslim who claimed to have recruited hundreds of volunteers to fight for the Taliban could face prosecution under anti-terrorism laws.

Mon, 17 Dec, 2001 - 14:58

A British Muslim who claimed to have recruited hundreds of volunteers to fight for the Taliban could face prosecution under anti-terrorism laws.

Hassan Butt is reported to have returned to Britain from Pakistan where he claimed to have helped as many as 1,000 recruits to cross into Afghanistan.

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Courts War on Terrorism Place: Britain Place: Pakistan Place: Afghanistan Place: Downing Street Place: Luton Person: Hassan Butt Person: Butt Organisation: Taliban Organisation: British Government

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