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WARSAW (Reuters) -Polish border guards detained a 79-year-old Serbian-Canadian citizen wanted by Croatia under a European Arrest Warrant for his alleged involvement in war crimes in 1991, prosecutors

Poland detains Serbian-Canadian man wanted for alleged war crimes

WARSAW (Reuters) -Polish border guards detained a 79-year-old Serbian-Canadian citizen wanted by Croatia under a European Arrest Warrant for his alleged involvement in war crimes in 1991, prosecutors said on Wednesday.

Croatia says the suspect issued orders and participated in acts including unlawful detention, torture and killings of civilians, as well as looting and arson while serving in Serbian paramilitary forces in the Balkan wars.

The man, named only as Zivko Z. because of Polish privacy laws, was detained at Warsaw's Chopin Airport. He pleaded not guilty to the offences listed in the European Arrest Warrant, prosecutors said.

Polish prosecutors have asked a court for permission to transfer Zivko Z. to Croatia, where he faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty.

(Reporting by Alan CharlishEditing by Frances Kerry)

Key Takeaways

  • Polish border guards detained a Serbian-Canadian man.
  • The man is wanted by Croatia for alleged war crimes in 1991.
  • He is accused of unlawful detention, torture, and killings.
  • The suspect was detained at Warsaw's Chopin Airport.
  • He faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty in Croatia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are war crimes?
War crimes are serious violations of the laws and customs of war, including acts such as unlawful killing, torture, and taking hostages, often prosecuted under international law.
What is unlawful detention?
Unlawful detention refers to the holding of an individual without legal justification or due process, violating their rights and freedoms under the law.
What is torture?
Torture is the intentional infliction of severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, on a person to obtain information, punish, or intimidate.
What is extradition?
Extradition is the formal process by which one country surrenders a suspected or convicted criminal to another country, typically governed by treaties and legal agreements.

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