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Colombia warlord extradited

Published:Friday | March 6, 2009 | 9:02 AM

Colombia has extradited a right-wing militia leader to the US on drug charges, despite an outcry from victims\' groups and rights activists.



Ever Veloza had reportedly co-operated freely with prosecutors, leading them to unmarked graves and admitting dozens of murders.



BBC reports said his testimony had also revealed high-level collusion between paramilitaries, politicians and the security forces.



Rights groups said his extradition should have been delayed and could leave dozens of cases unsolved.