India reviews Sheikh Hasina extradition request
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-23 23:46 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
India has agreed to review Dhaka's extradition request for former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, but observers warn that it does not mean her extradition is imminent. Reuters reports India was conducting a formal review on April 17.
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