Canadian university professor, charged with terrorism in France, returns to country
Ottawa, Jan 17 (IBNS): A Canadian university professor, who was once charged with terrorism in France, has returned to his country, media reports said.
Hassan Diab served three years in prison on his alleged involvement in terrorism in France in 1980.
Before being linked with terrorism charges, Diab had to fight an anti-extradition case in Canada for six years.
He was extradited to France three years ago after a long extradition case in Canada.
Diab was released from prison by authorities of France after terrorism charges against him were dropped due to lack of proper evidence.
He was linked to a 1980 bombing in France that killed three people.
Though the French court could not provide sufficient evidences to support the allegations against Diab, the latter's repeated urges to allow him to return to Canada were turned down.
However, Diab's release was ordered for eight times before the final time but every time prosecutors could manage to detain him.
According to the French system, prosecutors can keep someone, whose release has been ordered by the court, on the grounds that he is dangerous for public safety.
Diab is expected to address the media on Wednesday morning.
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