Convicted Terrorist Wins High Court Challenge Over Australian Citizenship Case

‘Mr. Benbrika is a convicted terrorist, and remember, he did plan to conduct violent attacks against Australians on Australian soil,’ the opposition said.

Melbourne Muslim cleric Abdul Nacer Benbrika, was arrested and charged with directing the activities of a terrorist organisation on Nov. 8, 2005. AAP Image/Network Seven

Convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika has won a High Court challenge to keep his Australian citizenship after the High Court ruled against its cancellation.

Mr. Benbrika was convicted of terror offences in 2008 for plotting to bomb Australian landmarks in Victoria. He was due for release in 2020 but remained in detention after then-Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton revoked Mr. Benbrika’s citizenship.