A Jewish advocacy group says it is an “abuse of process” that a former Carleton University professor convicted in the 1980 bombing outside a Paris synagogue has not been extradited to France.

Hassan Diab, who worked in the Ottawa-based university’s sociology department, has made headlines since he was sentenced in France to life in prison in 2023. He was convicted in absentia of terrorism charges and an international arrest warrant was issued for him.

"It is an abuse of process that Diab has not been returned to France," CIJA's Richard Marceau told the National Post.{ai:summary}<p>A Jewish advocacy group criticizes the failure to extradite Hassan Diab, a former Carleton University professor convicted in absentia for a 1980 bombing outside a Paris synagogue. Diab was sentenced to life in prison in France, prompting calls for action on the international arrest warrant. </p><p>#crime</p>

Jewish advocacy groups upset ex-Carleton prof convicted in 1980 Paris synagogue bombing remains in Canada

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