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The State Security Division of the Federal Supreme Court began hearing on the case of the Al Manara terrorist gang with the Public Prosecution asking for maximum punishment for the defendants.
During the hearing, presided over by Justice Falah Al Hajeri, the Public Prosecution charged the 41 defendants of plotting to carry out terrorist operations through setting up a of a terrorist, ‘takfiri’ ideology group under the name 'Shabab Al Manara', carry out terrorist acts, endanger the safety and security of the country and the lives of individuals, including the leadership, and its symbols, with the intention to cause damage to the state and private infrastructure, destabilise the country and establish a "caliphate".
They were also charged with possessing firearms and ammunition with the intention of committing terrorist crimes against the country and its security, in addition to raising funds and financial support to other terrorist groups such as ‘Al Nusra Front’ and ‘Daesh’ in Syria.
One of the defendants, M. M. A, admitted the charges, while others denied all charges against them.
Another defendant who was released on bail for health reasons, also appeared.
The court adjourned the case to November to examine the evidence and to hear the witnesses.
In the courtroom were the defendants' relatives and lawyers, representatives of the media and civil society organisations.
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