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A Greenland court extends an anti-whaling activist's custody as Japan seeks his extradition

Sep. 04, 2024 09:26 AM EDT

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A court in Greenland on Wednesday again extended the time in custody for a prominent anti-whaling activist as Denmark considers an extradition request from Japan. The court ruled that Canadian-American Paul Watson must remain in detention until Oct. 2...

Greenland court orders anti-whaling activist Paul Watson must remain in custody until Sept. 5

Aug. 15, 2024 11:18 AM EDT

BERLIN (AP) — A court in Greenland ruled Thursday that veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson must remain in custody as authorities consider Japan's request for his extradition, police said. The court ruled that Watson must remain in detention until...

Japan asks Denmark to extradite activist Paul Watson, accused of obstructing a whaling research ship

Aug. 02, 2024 03:56 AM EDT

TOKYO (AP) — Japan has asked Denmark to extradite anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, who has been in custody in Greenland since his arrest last month under a Japanese warrant, officials said Friday. Watson, a 73-year-old Canadian American citizen, is a former head of the Sea...

Anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson arrested in Greenland. He faces possible extradition to Japan

Jul. 22, 2024 14:09 PM EDT

BERLIN (AP) — Greenland police said they apprehended veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson on an international arrest warrant issued by Japan. Watson, a 73-year-old Canadian-American citizen, is a former head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society...