Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd, is currently in custody in Greenland after being arrested last month. Denmark is considering whether to extradite him to Japan. Watson, 73, was apprehended by police in Nuuk harbor on July 21 while his ship was docked. He is set to remain in custody until September 5, with an appeal against the court’s decision pending.
Japan issued an international arrest warrant for Watson over a decade ago. He is accused of disrupting the operations of a Japanese ship in the Southern Ocean in 2010, resulting in personal injury and property damage. Supporters of Watson have started a campaign for his release, garnering backing from notable figures like French President Emmanuel Macron and actor Pierce Brosnan.
The news has sparked widespread concern among Watson’s followers and environmental activists, who are closely monitoring the situation in Greenland. The decision on whether to extradite Watson to Japan will have far-reaching implications for the future of anti-whaling efforts and conservation initiatives around the world.
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