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Ex-Bosnian president Ejup Ganic accuses UK government

A former Bosnian president facing extradition over war crime allegations has accused the British government of volunteering to "rewrite history".

Speaking outside an extradition hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court, Ejup Ganic said he was "not happy" with his treatment by the UK authorities.

Mr Ganic was detained at Heathrow on 1 March at the request of Serbia.

A Home Office spokeswoman said the "legal process" was valid under the Extradition Act 2003.

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