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Sweden's top court blocks extradition of two men to Turkey over Gulenist ties

  • Sweden's Supreme Court ruled that two Turkish men cannot be extradited to Turkey over accusations of involvement in the Gulen movement.
  • The court said the men's actions did not constitute a crime under Swedish law and they risk persecution if returned to Turkey.
  • Turkey alleges the men used a mobile app linked to Fethullah Gulen, whom Ankara deems a terrorist.
  • The decision complicates Sweden's bid to join NATO, which requires Turkey's approval.
  • Turkish President Erdogan has pressed Sweden to extradite dozens of people tied to Gulen as a condition for supporting NATO membership.
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