Wednesday, August 25, 2010

'Merchant of Death' Viktor Bout's Extradition To The U.S. Delayed

"This will not happen today. The process [of extradition] must still undergo several stages". © REUTERS/ Sukree Sukplang

Thailand Delays Extradition of Alleged Russian Arms Dealer -- Voice of America

The Thai government says there are more legal procedures that must be done before it can extradite an alleged Russian arms dealer to the United States. This comes a day after Thai police said he would be extradited immediately.

Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Wednesday there are still a few steps before Russian Viktor Bout can be handed over to U.S.

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More News On Viktor Bout

Thailand delays Viktor Bout extradition -- BBC
Extradition of alleged Russian arms dealer delayed -- AFP
Alleged Russian Arms Seller’s Extradition Delayed -- Radio Free Europe
Arms dealer’s extradition to US delayed -- Financial Times
Thai PM: Extradition of Bout can't be rushed -- AP
U.S. attempted to snatch Russian alleged arms dealer from Thailand - Bangkok Post -- RIA Novosti
Alleged Russian arms dealer's case sparks row in Thai parliament -- RIA Novosti
Washington looks forward to seeing alleged Russian arms dealer in U.S. court -- RIA Novosti
Profile: Viktor Bout, The 'Merchant Of Death' -- Radio Free Europe

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