Colombia to issue extradition warrant

The BBC, and the Associated Press, report the response of Colombian Vice-President Francisco Santos to the sudden re-appearance of James Monaghan and, presumably, the other two men who fled Colombia after being convicted of training FARC – “Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern must demonstrate his country’s commitment to the global fight against terrorism.” Meanwhile, along with the official denials of any deal with SF, the Irish Examiner rounds up the political reaction here.. and the British Government, via the NIO, has stated – “If they enter the UK, any extradition request will be dealt with without delay”

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