August 05, 2005

Stranger and stranger

from the independent

A British Muslim arrested in Zambia and wanted by the US for alleged involvement in a terrorist plot is to be deported to Britain...But senior police sources said last night that Mr Aswat is not wanted for any crimes in this country and the only reason for holding him would be due to a US request while extradition proceedings are underway.

Senior British officials say the Americans have so far failed to present an extradition request. It is also believed that the British government has refused US suggestions that Mr Aswat be subjected to the process of "rendition" - incarcerated in a third country.


So Britain doesn't like the extraordinary rendition's favoured by the US? (which some say doesn't work)Is he innocent? Or are they protecting an MI-6 asset?

2 comments:

DAVE BONES said...

The US and the UK news conflicts. Keep up.

DAVE BONES said...

sorry bd and dr, if you hang around you will get to realise that I have a good heart but am "a bit fick, like" sorry.

Did someone from US intelligence claim that Mr Aswat was MI-6 or is that my imagination?