Impunity Watch: Asia: Thai Ruling May Free “Merchant of Death”

By Hyo-Jin Paik Impunity Watch Reporter, Asia BANGKOK, Thailand– A Thai judge issued a ruling rejecting extradition of the world’s most notorious weapons dealer, Viktor Bout, known as the “Merchant of Death.” Bout was arrested in 2008 by U.S. agents in a sting operation at a Bangkok hotel. In addition...

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