Historical Events tagged with "baling"
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Politics & Government
Police Siege of Islamic Sect in Baling
November 19th, 1985 39 years ago
A police operation in Baling, Malaysia, targeted a group of approximately 400 followers of an Islamic sect led by Ibrahim Mahmud. The authorities, concerned about their activities and beliefs, laid siege to their houses, inciting tensions in the local community. The standoff highlighted the growing conflict between state authorities and religious groups, as well as fears over radicalization.
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