Turkey seeks extradition of former PYD leader detained in Czech Republic

ANKARA, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Turkey is seeking to extradite former Democratic Union Party (PYD) co-leader Salih Muslim, who was detained Saturday in the Czech capital Prague, state-run Anadolu Agency reported Sunday.

Salih Muslim was arrested upon Ankara's request as he has been sought by a "red notice" by Turkey, said the report.

Turkish Interior Ministry had offered a bounty of nearly 1 million U.S. dollars for capturing Salih Muslim, who is listed as a most wanted terrorist.

Earlier this month, Turkey sent warrants for his arrest to Prague, according to security officials.

Turkish Justice Ministry has begun the administrative process for the extradition of the former PYD leader from Czech, after Czech authorities asked Turkey to submit necessary documents.

Turkey regards the PYD as the Syrian affiliate of the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey.

Salih Muslim is one of 44 criminals on Turkey's want list, which includes the most sought-after leaders and senior figures of groups deemed as terrorist organizations by Turkey. Enditem