Timor-Leste's Court of Appeals has rejected the political asylum plea of Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, a former congressman from Negros Oriental, Philippines.
This decision also includes the denial of Teves' appeal to stop his extradition to the Philippines. The Department of Justice in the Philippines announced the court's decision, marking a significant step in the legal proceedings against Teves.
The rejection of Teves' asylum plea and appeal against extradition underscores the ongoing legal challenges he faces and highlights the cooperation between Timor-Leste and the Philippines in this matter.
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