Prosecutors Demand Sentences for Pakistani Leaders Accused of Threatening Dutch Politician Geert Wilders

Prosecutors in the Netherlands have demanded lengthy prison sentences for two Pakistani Muslim leaders accused of inciting the murder of anti-Islam Dutch politician Geert Wilders. Muhammad Ashraf Asif Jalali faces a 14-year sentence, while Saad Rizvi could be sentenced to six years. Neither appeared in court, as Pakistan lacks an extradition agreement with the Netherlands.

Prosecutors in the Netherlands demanded significant prison sentences on Monday for two Pakistani Muslim leaders accused of inciting violence against Dutch politician Geert Wilders. Muhammad Ashraf Asif Jalali faces a 14-year sentence for allegedly urging followers to murder Wilders.

In a separate case, Saad Rizvi could receive a six-year sentence for incitement or threatening a terrorist crime against Wilders. Neither man appeared in the closely guarded courtroom near Amsterdam.

The prosecution stated that Pakistani authorities had not responded to requests for legal assistance. These cases are the latest in a series of threats faced by Wilders, who has lived under continuous police protection for nearly two decades due to his criticism of Islam.

(With inputs from agencies.)