Afghanistan, April 23 -- Kenya's High Court upholds extradition of former Afghan lawmaker Zahir Qadir to the United States over alleged drug trafficking and weapons charges.
The High Court in Kenya has approved the extradition of Zahir Qadir to the United States, where he faces charges related to arms and narcotics trafficking.
According to local media, the judge ruled that Kenya is bound by international obligations to combat illicit drug and weapons trade, affirming an earlier court decision.
Qadir had challenged the ruling, calling the accusations politically motivated, but his appeal was rejected, clearing the way for his transfer to US authorities.
Kenya is a signatory to multiple international conventions targeting transnational c...