Turkish Court Rejects China's Request to Extradite Uyghur Religious Teacher — Radio Free Asia

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A court in the Turkey has rejected a request by Beijing to extradite Uyghur religious teacher Abduqadir Yapchan to China to face "terrorism" charges, his lawyer said, ending years of detention and legal limbo under the threat of harsh Chinese punishment.
A closed-door hearing at the Istanbul Çağlayan Justice Palace on Thursday dismissed his case, citing lack of credible evidence, his lawyer said.
"China’s request to extradite Mr. Abduqadir was rejected by the judge," said his lawyer, Mehmet Anas.
"In a previous trial, Mr. Abduqadir was banned from traveling abroad, and the decision was reversed. Mr. Abduqadir is now free," added the lawyer.

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