Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson has requested political asylum from France
Paul Watson, the anti-whaling activist and founder of Sea Shepherd, has requested political asylum from French President Emmanuel Macron. Lamya Essemlali, head of Sea Shepherd France, revealed at a press conference in Paris that Watson sent a letter to Macron several days ago requesting asylum.
Detained anti-whaling activist Paul Watson requests French nationality
Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson has applied for French nationality as he fights a Japanese attempt to have him extradited from Greenland, where the prominent anti-whaling activist was arrested in July.
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson seeks political asylum in France to avoid extradition to Japan
The Sea Shepherd founder has been in custody in Denmark since he was arrested in Greenland in July. View on euronews
Greenland court extends custody of Canadian anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson
A court in Greenland on Wednesday once again decided to extend the custody of anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson till Nov. 13 while Denmark considers a Japanese extradition request. It was unclear when Denmark will decide whether or not to send him to Japan, which does not have an extradition treaty with the Scandinavian country.
Activist Paul Watson asks France for political asylum to avoid possible extradition to Japan
Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson, known for his decades-long fight against Japanese whaling and arrested in Greenland in July, has asked France’s president for political asylum.
Greenland court extends custody of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson
A court in Greenland has extended the detention of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson for three more weeks, pending a decision on his possible extradition to Japan where he is wanted over an
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson asks France for political asylum
Paul Watson wrote in a letter to Emmanuel Macron 'asking for political asylum' in France, according to the head of Sea Shepherd France.
Anti-Whaling Activist Watson to Remain Detained in Greenland
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson will remain in detention in Greenland where he has been held since July while Denmark decides whether to extradite him to Japan, local police said on Wednesday. U.S.-Canadian Watson,
Greenland court extends detention for anti-whaling activist Watson
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson will remain in detention in Greenland where he has been held since July while Denmark decides whether to extradite him to Japan, local police said on Wednesday.
France To Call For Release Of Anti-whaling Activist Watson
France will call for the release of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, who is being held in Greenland pending a possible extradition to Japan, a government minister said on Thursday.
Greenland extends detention of anti-whaling activist Watson
A Greenland court on Wednesday extended the detention of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson for three more weeks, pending a decision on his possible extradition to Japan where he is wanted
Paul Watson, speaking from his Greenland prison: 'I want France to be our home'
The defender of the oceans is still in detention in Greenland pending a decision on his extradition to Japan, the Nuuk court ...
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Protesters in Paris demand release of Sea Shepherd founder
Japan has placed founder Paul Watson on an international wanted list on suspicion of obstructing the country's research ...
‘They want revenge’: Canadian co-founder of Greenpeace, Paul Watson, awaits extradition hearing in Greenland jail
Watson is detained while Denmark decides whether to extradite him to Japan – a decision the 73-year-old has said could be a ...
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The Battle Over Paul Watson: Activist's Detention Sparks Global Outcry
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson remains detained in Greenland as Denmark deliberates Japan's extradition request. Watson's supporters, including prominent politicians and celebrities, advocate for ...
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Greenland further extends detention of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson
Watson, who featured in the reality TV series "Whale Wars", founded Sea Shepherd and the Captain Paul Watson ...