Japan dismayed as Denmark frees anti-whaling activist Paul Watson
3 months, 1 week ago

Japan dismayed as Denmark frees anti-whaling activist Paul Watson

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Japan said it was disappointed after Denmark rejected its extradition request for anti-whaling activist Paul Watson. “Paul Watson is wanted internationally as an accomplice of the February 2010 incident where activists of Sea Shepherd injured Japanese whalers and damaged properties after an arrest warrant was issued. “The Japanese government will continue to deal with it appropriately based on law and evidence.” Mr Watson, known for disrupting Japanese whaling operations, was arrested while refuelling his ship John Paul DeJoria. “We will now have to challenge the red notice and the Japanese arrest warrant, to ensure that Captain Paul Watson can once again travel the world in complete peace of mind, and never experience a similar episode again,” Mr Tamalet said, according to The Japan Times.

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Freed activist Paul Watson vows to 'end whaling worldwide'
3 months, 1 week ago

Freed activist Paul Watson vows to 'end whaling worldwide'

Raw Story  

Animal rights activist Paul Watson, freed this week from detention in Denmark, vowed on Saturday to end whale hunting worldwide and to stop Japan if it tried to resume whaling in the Southern Ocean. "One way or the other we are going to end whaling worldwide," Watson told reporters in central Paris where several hundred supporters had gathered to greet …

Japan 'regrets' release of anti-whaling activist Watson
3 months, 1 week ago

Japan 'regrets' release of anti-whaling activist Watson

Raw Story  

by Tomohiro OSAKI Japan's government voiced dismay on Wednesday over the release of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson after Danish authorities refused Tokyo's extradition request. "The suspect Paul Watson is wanted internationally as an accomplice of the February 2010 incident where activists of anti-whaling organization Sea Shepherd injured members of Japanese whalers and damaged properties, after which an arrest warrant was …

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson freed after Denmark rejects Japan's extradition request
3 months, 1 week ago

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson freed after Denmark rejects Japan's extradition request

Raw Story  

The prominent anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was released Tuesday from prison in Greenland after Danish officials rejected a request by Japan to extradite him. Watson was arrested in Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, in July due to a warrant issued by Japan in 2012, which alleged that Watson had interfered with a Japanese whaling vessel and caused injury to …

Emotional reunion awaits anti-whaling activist Paul Watson after his sudden release in Greenland
3 months, 1 week ago

Emotional reunion awaits anti-whaling activist Paul Watson after his sudden release in Greenland

Associated Press  

LONDON — Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was freed from prison in Greenland on Tuesday after five months in custody, and will not be extradited to Japan where he is wanted on charges of obstructing a whaling ship. Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters Wednesday in Tokyo that “it was regrettable that Denmark rejected Japan’s extradition request.” He said …

Denmark frees anti-whaling activist Watson, rejecting Japan extradition
3 months, 1 week ago

Denmark frees anti-whaling activist Watson, rejecting Japan extradition

CNN  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark Reuters — Denmark released anti-whaling activist Paul Watson from detention on Tuesday and said it had rejected a Japanese request to extradite him over criminal charges dating back more than a decade. US-Canadian Watson, 74, founder of the Sea Shepherd conservationist group and the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, was released in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, police in the autonomous …

Antiwhaling activist Paul Watson released as Denmark rejects extradition
3 months, 1 week ago

Antiwhaling activist Paul Watson released as Denmark rejects extradition

Al Jazeera  

Antiwhaling activist Paul Watson has been freed from a prison in Greenland and will not be extradited to Japan, the Danish Ministry of Justice says. Peter Hummelgaard, Denmark’s minister of justice, said on Tuesday that he had not received sufficient assurances from Japan’s government that Watson’s five months in jail would be deducted from any future sentence. ‘Good to be …

Anti-whaling activist Watson stays in detention in Greenland while Danes consider Japanese request
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Anti-whaling activist Watson stays in detention in Greenland while Danes consider Japanese request

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A court in Greenland again decided Wednesday to extend the custody of anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson, until Dec. 4, while Denmark considers a Japanese extradition request. Its direct-action tactics, including high-seas confrontations with whaling vessels, have drawn support from A-list celebrities and were featured in the reality television series “Whale Wars.” Watson was arrested on July 21 …

An anti-whaling activist will stay in detention in Greenland
5 months, 1 week ago

An anti-whaling activist will stay in detention in Greenland

The Independent  

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Greenland court extends anti-whaling activist's time in custody as Japan seeks his extradition
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Greenland court extends anti-whaling activist's time in custody as Japan seeks his extradition

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A court in Greenland ruled …

A Greenland court extends an anti-whaling activist’s custody as Japan seeks his extradition
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A Greenland court extends an anti-whaling activist’s custody as Japan seeks his extradition

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A court in Greenland on Wednesday again extended the time in custody for a prominent anti-whaling activist as Denmark considers an extradition request from Japan. The court ruled that Canadian-American Paul Watson must remain in detention until Oct. 2 while Denmark’s justice ministry considers the request. In a statement, the prosecution noted that Watson has appealed Wednesday’s …

Japan asks Denmark to extradite activist Paul Watson, accused of obstructing a whaling research ship
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Japan asks Denmark to extradite activist Paul Watson, accused of obstructing a whaling research ship

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan has asked Denmark to extradite anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, who has been in custody in Greenland since his arrest last month under a Japanese warrant, officials said Friday. Watson, a 73-year-old Canadian American citizen, is a former head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, whose high seas confrontations with whaling vessels have drawn support from celebrities and …

Japan asks Denmark to extradite activist Paul Watson, accused of obstructing a whaling research ship
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Japan asks Denmark to extradite activist Paul Watson, accused of obstructing a whaling research ship

The Independent  

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Anti-whaling campaigner and former Sea Shepherd captain Paul Watson arrested in Greenland on Japan Interpol notice
8 months, 1 week ago

Anti-whaling campaigner and former Sea Shepherd captain Paul Watson arrested in Greenland on Japan Interpol notice

ABC  

Prominent anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson has been detained in Greenland on an international arrest warrant. Why Watson walked the plank at Sea Shepherd Photo shows Paul Watson in captain's uniform stands on ice While Sea Shepherd's mutiny is dividing the conservation group, exiled captain Paul Watson is plotting a comeback. "The founder of the organisation Captain Paul Watson Foundation, the …

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson arrested in Greenland — may face extradition to Japan
8 months, 1 week ago

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson arrested in Greenland — may face extradition to Japan

Raw Story  

Danish police on Sunday arrested prominent anti-whaling activist Paul Watson when his vessel came to port in Greenland, citing a warrant issued by Japan, a whaling nation that seeks his extradition. Watson, a 73-year-old Canadian American who co-founded Greenpeace and founded Sea Shepherd, was traveling with 25 volunteers aboard the 236-foot M/Y John Paul DeJoria on a mission to the …

Anti-whaling campaigner arrested in Greenland may be extradited to Japan
8 months, 1 week ago

Anti-whaling campaigner arrested in Greenland may be extradited to Japan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Greenland police arrested a veteran …

Prominent anti-whaling activist detained in Greenland at Japan’s request
8 months, 1 week ago

Prominent anti-whaling activist detained in Greenland at Japan’s request

Al Jazeera  

Environmentalist Paul Watson has been detained until August 15, authorities and his foundation said. Veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson has been apprehended by Greenland police following an international arrest warrant issued by Japan. “The Japanese authorities have issued an international arrest warrant for Paul Watson, which is the reason why the Greenland Police were ready to arrest …

Anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson arrested in Greenland. He faces possible extradition to Japan
8 months, 1 week ago

Anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson arrested in Greenland. He faces possible extradition to Japan

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Greenland police said they apprehended veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson on an international arrest warrant issued by Japan. Watson, a 73-year-old Canadian-American citizen, is a former head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society whose direct action tactics, including high-seas confrontations with whaling vessels, have drawn support from A-list celebrities and featured in the reality television …

Anti-whaling campaigner arrested in Greenland; police say he may be extradited to Japan
8 months, 1 week ago

Anti-whaling campaigner arrested in Greenland; police say he may be extradited to Japan

LA Times  

Paul Watson, a Canadian American anti-whaling campaigner shown at a 2012 protest, is accused by Japan of endangering whalers’ lives during operations in the Antarctic Ocean. “The arrest is believed to be related to a former Red Notice issued for Captain Watson’s previous anti-whaling interventions in the Antarctic region,” the foundation said in an emailed statement. L.A. Unleashed Japanese media …

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson arrested for ramming boat 10 years ago
12 years, 10 months ago

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson arrested for ramming boat 10 years ago

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An anti-whaling activist, famed for televised confrontations with fishermen, has been arrested for allegedly attempting …

Japanese media report arrest warrant issued for Sea Shepherd leader Paul Watson
14 years, 11 months ago

Japanese media report arrest warrant issued for Sea Shepherd leader Paul Watson

LA Times  

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. TOKYO — The Japanese Coast Guard has obtained an arrest warrant for the leader of the Sea Shepherd environmental group for its disruption of Japan’s annual whale hunts, media reports said Friday. The warrant is for Paul Watson, the Canadian founder of the …

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