Argentina's 'dirty war': France approves extradition of suspected torturer

Former police officer Mario Sandoval suspected of role in more than 500 incidents of kidnappings, torture and murder

France will extradite Argentinian Mario Sandoval to Buenos Aires late on Sunday to face trial over the torture and disappearance of a student during the country’s “dirty war”, airport and legal sources said.

The 66-year-old former police officer was arrested on Wednesday at his home near Paris, after French authorities gave the final go-ahead for his extradition, ending an eight-year legal battle.

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