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Melbourne Islamic leader silent on centre’s alleged Flydubai hijacker links in Facebook video

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MyCentre leader Samir Mohtadi, who also goes by Abu Hamza, refers to Islamic texts on the virtues of staying silent Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A leader of a Melbourne Islamic centre allegedly linked to the accused Fl…

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:55:40 UTC.

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  1. India's "Cockroach Party" leaders released from detention

  2. India's 'cockroach' leaders vow to keep up election protests

  3. India's 'Cockroach' protest leaders freed, vow to continue demonstrations

  4. Protesters seeking India election chief's ouster detained, as 'cockroach' leaders released

  5. UK Greens leader seeks rule change after party declares Zionism is racism

  6. Taxman alleged IT park firm was a tax dodge; ITAT rules for five landowners

  7. Melbourne Islamic leader silent on centre’s alleged Flydubai hijacker links in Facebook video

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