Switzerland would be unlikely to extradite Snowden if the whistleblower testified in the country against the NSA. Reuters
Lawyer For Edward Snowden: Positive Developments In Switzerland But Issues Still Remain -- Firedoglake
The attorney general of Switzerland did a review of whether National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden would have to be extradited to the United States if he came to the country to testify as part of an inquiry into NSA surveillance. He concluded that Snowden would be safe from extradition, however, “upper-level government commitments” might still affect his safety.
The development has received little attention in the US media, especially when compared to coverage of previous significant developments in his case.
Last month, Snowden was granted temporary resident status in Russia for three years. Previously, he had been granted temporary asylum, as many might recall.
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My Comment: The Swiss are debating on giving Edward Snowden asylum on the condition that he must testify on NSA activities in their country. If this is the proposal that is given .... my recommendation to Edward Snwoden would be to take it. I have lived in both Russia and Switzerland .... Switzerland is a far better country to put your feet up to stay.
Update: Here comes the pressure from the U.S. to the Swiss to say no .... Senior GOP Lawmaker: Snowden Belongs in Jail, Not in Switzerland (Foreign Policy)
4 comments:
The US won't bully Russia into handing Snowden over, but they will bully Sweden no doubt. Since the current administration seems to be developing a reputation for bullish tactics, including on its own citizens, then I think Sweden will probably want to 'man-up' to any potential future bullying to come from the West should they accept.
I agree, but its Switzerland not Sweden, those are two different countries but its easy to mistake Sweden for Switzerland or Sveits as we in Norway call it.
LOL.. I've had a few pints so my mind is a bit muddled, that's my excuse :P
It'fine i also make some grammar mistakes sometimes :)
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