At the request of Peru, Interpol has issued an international warrant for the arrest of former President Alberto Fujimori on charges of murder and kidnapping. Until now, Mr Fujimori, who is currently living in Japan, has been able to evade extradition because he also has Japanese nationality.

However, Peru's foreign minister, Fausto Alvarado, says Japan cannot go on blocking his extradition solely on the grounds that the two countries have not signed an extradition agreement. He added that the charges amounted to crimes against humanity, making the arrest warrant enforceable anywhere in the world.

Radio Netherlands 09 March 2003