French Arrest Alleged Terrorist Wanted for 1975 Kidnapping of OPEC Oil Ministers

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Thursday, October 1, 1998
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
14
Issue: 
10
411-412
Abstract: 
On September 8, 1998, the French policy, acting on an old warrant from German authorities, arrested and are holding for potential extradition Hans-Joachim Klein, who is wanted by German and Austrian authorities for participating in a dramatic kidnapping of OPEC oil ministers in 1975. The case is of particular interest because of the roles played by French intellectuals in helping Mr. Klein avoid extradition... [more]