Anwar demands govt guarantee his safety

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KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 30 (AFP): Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, who took refuge at the Turkish embassy amid threats and sodomy accusations, said Monday he will not leave until the Malaysian government guarantees his safety.

"I need categorical assurance on my safety. You know I have previously been assaulted to near death," Anwar said, referring to a beating he received after being arrested on sex and corruption charges a decade ago.

"Sure, if they give me an assurance for my safety today I will leave the embassy today," he told AFP in an interview.