Finland, Sweden Reject Turkey's Request To Extradite Terrorists

Sweden and Finland have rejected Turkey’s request for the extradition of terrorists with links to the PKK and Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ).

The Daily Sabah said on Monday that Turkey has requested the extradition of 6 FETÖ and 6bPKK terrorists from Finland in the past 5 years.

Turkey also asked Sweden to extradite 21 suspects, including 10 FETÖ and 11 PKK members.

Both countries rejected the extradition of 19 terrorists and did not respond to Turkey's request for 5 others.

Turkey had voiced reservations about the membership of Sweden and Finland, saying that the two countries have been acting as safe havens for terrorist organizations, including the PKK and its Syrian wing, the YPG.

With both countries planning to join NATO, it's said that Turkey is willing to negotiate with the countries if they agree to clamp down on domestic terrorist activities and end their support of the PKK.

After having informal talks with Turkey on the sidelines of a NATO meeting in Berlin, Sweden has announced it will send a diplomatic delegation to Turkey to discuss the country joining.