Japan demands Denmark extradite activist over whaling ship clash, despite furore

Japan demands Denmark extradite activist over whaling ship clash, despite furore

Advertisement Japan demands Denmark extradite Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson over whale hunting clash Paul Watson’s arrest in Greenland sparked protests and calls for his release, while Japan insists on upholding international law and a fair trial Reading Time:3 minutes Why you can trust SCMP 4 ![Leader of the environmentalist association Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Paul Watson is fighting efforts by Japan to have him extradited to stand trial for a 2010 confrontation with Japanese whalers. Photo: AFP](https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/styles/1020x680/public/d8/images/canvas/2024/09/06/229633b3-1f43-44a2-b597-ae6a54512f71_2301d7a2.jpg?itok=KwJH814K&v=1725581241) The Japanese …