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Ex-Bosnian leader Ejup Ganic back in British jail

Former Bosnian president Ejup Ganic will remain in jail in London while his application for bail is considered.

Mr Ganic, 63, was arrested at Heathrow Airport on Monday at the request of Serbia, where he is wanted on war crimes charges.

But the Bosnian authorities say he should be extradited there instead.

Thousands of Bosnians protested outside the British and Serbian embassies in the Bosnian capital Sarajevo demanding his release.
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