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The Caribbean Court of Justice has cleared the path for U.S. extradition proceedings against Guyana’s Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, businessman Nazar Mohamed, dismissing their appeal and lifting a previous stay. While no costs were awarded to the government, the ruling included sharp critiques of high-ranking officials, particularly the Attorney General, whose public comments were deemed biased — though not enough to invalidate the Minister of Home Affairs’ decision. The court emphasized the need for judicial independence and warned against executive interference. The legal battle, sparked by U.S. charges of conspiracy, fraud, and money laundering following Guyana’s elections, now returns to the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to determine if evidence warrants extradition — with the defense framing the CCJ’s decision as a win for constitutional fairness.

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