Sweden to extradite self-proclaimed PKK supporter to Turkey: govt

Monday, 12 June, 2023 , 13:53

Stockholm, June 12, 2023 (AFP) — Sweden on Monday agreed to extradite to Turkey a man convicted of drug trafficking who also supported the pro-Kurdish PKK, a first since Stockholm's NATO bid was stalled by Ankara.

Turkey has accused Sweden of being a haven for "terrorists," especially members of the PKK, and has asked Stockholm to extradite dozens of people.

The government has decided to "grant an extradition from Sweden regarding a 35-year-old Turkish citizen," Justice Ministry official Ashraf Ahmed told AFP, adding that Turkey wants him to serve out a drug trafficking sentence.