Australia releases a man convicted on terrorism charges from prison under strict conditions

A man convicted on terrorism charges whom Australia had wanted to strip of his citizenship and deport was released into the community on Tuesday under strict conditions.

Algeria-born Muslim cleric Abdul Benbrika was released from maximum security Barwon Prison outside Melbourne on a supervision order for 12 months following a ruling by Victoria state Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Hollingworth. Police had argued for the order to last for three years.

Benbrika must wear an electronic ankle bracelet to track his movements and abide by a nightly curfew.

The 63-year-old was convicted in 2008 of three terrorism charges related to a plot to cause mass casualties at a public event in Melbourne. No attack took place.

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