He left behind at Camp Zeist his co-accused, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi, 49, who was convicted and jailed for life.

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Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi and Al Amin Khalifa Fhimah have been held in custody since their first appearance at the court in April.

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The trial of Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi and Al Amin Khalifa Fhimah is due to begin in February, under Scots Law, in the Netherlands.

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