Ali Charaf Damache terrorism extradition case gets IHRC intervention

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Ali Charaf Damache, wanted in the United States on terrorism-related charges, was the subject of a High Court order permitting the Irish Human Rights Commission to join his extradition proceedings on 14 October 2014. The charges include alleged conspiracy to provide material support for terrorists and attempted identity theft to facilitate international terrorism.

The commission said it wanted to make submissions on human rights issues, including possible detention in a Supermax prison and the ability to practise Islam. The extradition case was due to continue on 28 October 2014.

This case may have concluded differently. The outcome has not yet been confirmed by a public source we could find.