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Sweden to extradite PKK supporter to Türkiye over drug trafficking

On Monday, Sweden announced its agreement to extradite a man who was convicted of drug trafficking and found to have supported the PKK terror group, marking a significant development since Ankara stalled Stockholm's NATO bid.

Agencies and A News ANTI-TERROR FIGHT
Published June 12,2023
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Sweden on Monday agreed to extradite to Türkiye a man convicted of drug trafficking who also supported the bloody-minded PKK terror group, a first since Stockholm's NATO bid was stalled by Ankara.

Türkiye has accused Sweden of being a haven for "terrorists," especially members of the PKK, and has asked Stockholm to extradite dozens of people.

The government has decided to "grant an extradition from Sweden regarding a 35-year-old citizen," Justice Ministry official Ashraf Ahmed told AFP, adding that Türkiye wants him to serve out a drug trafficking sentence.