Canadian-American sailor Paul Watson was arrested by Denmark on July 21 at the request of Japan, which wants him extradited. A demonstration of support saw several hundred people gather on Wednesday, September 4, at midday in Paris in the presence of activists and political figures.
Paul Watson will remain in his cell in Nuuk, Greenland, for another 28 days while the Danish ministry decides on Japan’s extradition request, a judge in the Danish territory’s High Court ruled on Wednesday (September 4). The next hearing has been set for October 2. It will be the third since the arrest of the activist, known for his anti-whaling campaigns against Japanese ships. This is a legal masquerade and a political scandal. ” reacted Paul Watson as he left the court, before adding: ” They refuse to look at the evidence. If they looked at it, I would be exonerated.. »
Paul Watson, Japan’s bête noire, is also one for Denmark, where dolphin massacres take place every year, under the protection of the authorities.
- RFI
