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Swedish court: Man wanted by Turkey cannot be extradited

Turkish exiled journalist Bulent Kenes is photographed in Stockholm, Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. Sweden’s top court has rejected an extradition request for a man wanted by Turkey, saying the Scandinavian country does not criminalize the act he is accused of committing. The Swedish Supreme Court said Monday there was “a risk of persecution based on the person’s political views” if he were returned to Turkey. (Fredrik Sandberg/TT News Agency via AP) Turkish exiled journalist Bulent Kenes is photographed in Stockholm, Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. Sweden’s top court has rejected an extradition request for a man wanted by Turkey, saying the Scandinavian country does not criminalize the act he is accused of committing. The Swedish Supreme Court said Monday there was “a risk of persecution based on the person’s political views” if he were returned to Turkey. (Fredrik Sandberg/TT News Agency via AP)
Swedish court: Man wanted by Turkey cannot be extradited