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Post by Admin on Jul 23, 2024 20:26:48 GMT
The Elysée Palace (French presidential palace) announced on the 23rd that Paul Watson, 73, the founder of the anti-whaling organization Sea Shepherd (SS), had been detained by police authorities in Greenland, Denmark. has made it clear that he is opposed to being extradited to Japan.
The detention will be based on Japan's international arrangements.
France is an anti-whaling country. A petition calling on President Macron to urge Denmark to release Watson immediately has gathered more than 380,000 signatures online.
The Elysee Palace said, ``The president is monitoring the situation closely. France will work with the Danish authorities to prevent Watson (the suspect) from being extradited to Japan.'' A Greenlandic court will decide whether to extradite him by August 15.
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Post by Admin on Jul 23, 2024 20:27:33 GMT
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Post by Admin on Jul 23, 2024 20:29:07 GMT
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Post by Admin on Jul 25, 2024 5:28:51 GMT
On the 21st, Greenlandic police arrested Watson, a citizen of the United States and Canada, based on a "Red Wanted Book" issued by Interpol at the request of Japan.
Regarding Watson, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said at a press conference, ``Japan has been making the necessary efforts to reach out to relevant national organizations based on the ICPO's international arrangements,'' and ``In any case, we will continue to pursue this matter.'' The Japan Coast Guard, which is conducting an investigation, will respond appropriately while consulting with relevant ministries and agencies."
The French presidential palace (Elysee Palace) announced on the 23rd that President Emmanuel Macron has strongly urged Danish authorities not to extradite Watson to Japan.
In France, more than 475,000 online signatures were collected asking Mr. Macron to press for Watson's release. Celebrity signatories include film legend and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot.
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Post by Admin on Aug 1, 2024 19:14:52 GMT
The Japan Coast Guard has confirmed that Paul Watson (73), the founder of the anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd, was arrested in the Danish autonomous territory of Greenland on suspicion of being involved in sabotaging a Japanese research whaling vessel. It was revealed through interviews with government officials on the 1st that a request had been made for his extradition. According to sources, Denmark has also informally communicated to Japan its intention to respond.
[Photo] Sea Shepherd's Paul Watson, treated as a ``cultural figure'' in Paris, walks the red carpet with his wife
There are growing calls for Watson's release, including from anti-whaling countries, with French President Emmanuel Macron urging Denmark not to extradite him to Japan. If he is extradited to Japan, there is a risk that the backlash will become even stronger.
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