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Romanian Allegedly Involved In Murder Of Chad’s President Turned In To France

Romanian Marin Cioroianu, a former legionnaire in the Foreign Legion, accused of involvement in the killing of the elder son of the President of the Republic of Chad, was turned in to French authorities late Wednesday on the Henri Coanda international airport near Bucharest.

Romanian Suspect Linked To Chad President’s Son Murder Remains Under Arrest

Romania’s Supreme Court on Monday decided that Marin Cioroianu, former member of the Foreign Legion accused of being involved in the murder of the Chad President’s eldest son, is to remain under arrest until his extradition to French custody.

Romanian Accused Of Killing Chad President’s Son, Extradited To France

The Romanian Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to extradite to France Romanian citizen Marin Cioroianu, a former legionnaire in the Foreign Legion, accused of involvement in the killing of the elder son of the President of the Republic of Chad.

Romanian Suspect Arrested In Killing Of Chad Leader’s Son

Romanian Marin Cioroianu – former member of the Foreign Legion accused of being involved in the murder of the Chad President’s eldest son – said he was not at the scene of the crime, as he had been drinking with his employer throughout the entire night before the murder, according to his lawyer.

Romania Should Send Troops To Chad – Def Min

Romania’s defense minister Teodor Melescanu told the Senate’s defense committee that Romania should prove by deploying troops to Chad that it is a factor of stability and can unfold such a mission.

Romanian Defense Minister Maintains Stance On Chad Issue

Asked whether Romania’s participation in the Chad mission was debated within the meeting of the country’s national defense council on Friday, defense minister Teodor Melescanu said that nothing had changed in the meantime.

Romanian PM Says Troop Detachment Is Not A Govt Matter

The detachment of Romanian troops to Chad was not a Government decision, nor a topic in the talks with French president Nicolas Sarkozy, but it is mentioned in a memorandum sent to the High Council for National Defense (CSAT) for approval, said Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu.

Romanian Defense Committee Hears Int, Defense Mins On Troop Detachment

The Romanian Senate defense committee decided, Wednesday, to hear defense minister Teodor Melescanu and interior minister Cristian David on sending troops abroad, as well as several journalists from Romanian weekly "Academia Catavencu" regarding security at Airport Baneasa.

French Foreign Affairs Min Asks Romanian Help In Chad

Romanian foreign affairs minister Adrian Cioroianu met with French counterpart Bernard Kouchner, who asked for Romanian support for the international mission in Chad, with troops and material. The request will be analyzed by the Romanian Administration, the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed.