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flag Norway arrested activist Tommy Olsen on March 16, 2026, under a Greek warrant accusing him of aiding illegal migration, sparking international outcry over political retaliation and human rights concerns.

flag Norwegian authorities arrested human rights activist Tommy Olsen on March 16, 2026, under a Greek European Arrest Warrant alleging he formed a criminal organization and facilitated illegal migration. flag Human Rights Watch and the UN’s special rapporteur condemned the move, calling the charges retaliatory for his work exposing migrant rights abuses, including illegal pushbacks. flag They warn Greece is misusing extradition to target activists, citing a prior case where 24 humanitarian workers were acquitted after seven years. flag Concerns over Greece’s prison conditions and risk of unfair trials have been raised, with EU law allowing extradition delays on human rights grounds. flag Advocates urge Norway to release Olsen and block extradition, stressing that supporting migrants should not be criminalized.

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