Saturday, December 02, 2006


Argentinian Judge: Former Iranian President Fugitive
In an update to an earlier story, an Argentinian judge has declared Former Iranian President Hashemi Rafsanjani and 8 other men fugitives. They are all wanted in Argentina for their connection to a 1994 bombing of a Jewish cultural center which left 85 dead. None of the men have come responded to the arrest warrants issues last month against them. If Iran's previous response to this case is any indication, the men will never be sent to Argentina for trial. Iran continues to deny any involvement in the bombing and I do not see any incentive for them to extradite such a powerful political figure. For more, check out the AP story here. Also, check out this article which suggests there may be ulterior motives behind the indictment.

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