Is the imminent release of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir dangerous?

Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, the alleged mastermind of the 2002 Bali bombings has been behind bars for the past decade. His pending release is causing concern for some Australians.

Radical cleric Abu Bakar Bashir talks to reporters from behind bars of a holding cell before the start of his trial at a district court in Jakarta June 16 2011. Source: AP Photo/Irwin Ferdiansyah.

The Australian government says the move will deeply distress families and friends of those who were killed in the attacks. But does his release present problems for Indonesia?

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Radical Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Bashir speaks to the media from behind bars before the start of his trial at a district court in Jakarta, Thu Feb 24, 2011. Source: AP Photo/Irwin Fedriansyah