Greece Rejects Extradition of 2 Soldiers to Turkey

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Extradition of two of the eight soldiers, who have fled to Greece by helicopters following July 15 coup attempt, has been rejected.

Greek courts had ruled extradition of three of the soldiers on December 6. These soldiers are eligible to appeal to supreme court.

Extradition of other three soldiers was rejected earlier.

State-run Anadolu Agency had reported that chief prosecutor of Greek supreme courts objected to the rejection of the extradition. (YY/TK)