Mevlid Jašarević faces US extradition request in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mevlid Jašarević US Embassy Sarajevo extradition request terrorism Bosnia and Herzegovina

The United States has formally requested the extradition of Mevlid Jašarević from Bosnia and Herzegovina to face charges in a District of Columbia court. The request comes just as Jašarević was scheduled to be released following the completion of a 15-year prison sentence for a 2011 terrorist attack on the US Embassy in Sarajevo.

Jašarević was convicted for the October 28, 2011, attack, during which he fired approximately 105 rounds from an automatic weapon, injuring a police officer. The US indictment includes charges of attempted murder of US officials and employees, as well as destruction of property.

A hearing to determine extradition detention was held at the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina. While Jašarević's defense team has characterized the request as politically motivated and an eleventh-hour attempt to prevent his release, prosecutors argue that detention is necessary to prevent flight given the severity of the charges.

Separately, the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina issued a first-instance acquittal for Jašarević regarding separate allegations that he threatened prison staff and attempted to obstruct official duties in late 2024. This acquittal is not yet legally binding.

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Alma Tabaković · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Correctional Institution Vojkovići · Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina · Mevlid Jašarević · Milorad Dodik · Momčilo Krajišnik · Radovan Karadžić · Ratko Mladić · U.S. Embassy Sarajevo · US Embassy Sarajevo · US Embassy in Sarajevo

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[● 6 SOURCES] Jašarević served a 15-year prison sentence for a terrorist attack on the US Embassy in Sarajevo. www.sandzakdanas.rs · rtv-hb.com · dnevnik.ba
[● 3 SOURCES] Jašarević had been ordered to report to state authorities following his release. www.sandzakdanas.rs
[● 5 SOURCES] The 2011 attack involved firing over 100 rounds from an automatic weapon. rtv-hb.com · dnevnik.ba · bijeljina.com · www.vijesti.ba
[● 5 SOURCES] The acquittal is a first-instance verdict and is not yet final. www.sandzakdanas.rs · rtv-hb.com · dnevnik.ba
[● 6 SOURCES] Jašarević is expected to be released from prison on October 27. www.sandzakdanas.rs · rtv-hb.com · dnevnik.ba
[● 11 SOURCES] The new charges related to incidents in November and December 2024. www.sandzakdanas.rs · dnevnik.ba · srpskacafe.com · rtv-hb.com · detektor.ba · +2 more
[● 15 SOURCES] The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina acquitted Mevlid Jašarević of charges for preventing officials from performing their duties. www.sandzakdanas.rs · rtv-hb.com · dnevnik.ba · bijeljina.com · srpskacafe.com · +6 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The attack in 2011 resulted in a police officer being seriously injured. rtv-hb.com · dnevnik.ba · bijeljina.com · www.vijesti.ba · www.index.hr · +2 more
[● 14 SOURCES] During the 2011 attack, Jašarević fired more than 100 rounds from an automatic weapon. rtv-hb.com · dnevnik.ba · bijeljina.com · hercegovina.in · www.vijesti.ba · +7 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Jašarević was accused of using force and threats against prison staff in November and December 2024. www.sandzakdanas.rs · rtv-hb.com · dnevnik.ba · srpskacafe.com · 6yka.com · +1 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina issued a first-instance acquittal for Mevlid Jašarević regarding charges of preventing official actions. www.sandzakdanas.rs · rtv-hb.com · dnevnik.ba · srpskacafe.com · radiosarajevo.ba · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The court previously ordered mandatory reporting to state authorities for Jašarević upon his release. www.sandzakdanas.rs