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A Turkish court ruled against the extradition of Australia's most wanted jihadist, Neil Prakash, for facing terrorism charges in his country.
Prakash was arrested in Turkey in 2016 after crossing Syria. Later, he acknowledged partial responsibility for the plots of terrorist groups of the Islamic State in Australia.
In May of last year, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said that he expected Prakash to be extradited "in a few months".
He should now face charges in Turkey, reports News Corp Australia. he is disappointed by the decision of the Turkish judge in the Kilis Criminal Court
What is Prakash accused of?
Australian authorities have said that Melbourne-born Prakash is linked to terrorist plots in Australia and is calling for lone attacks.
In 2016, the government described him as "the main Australian returning from the Middle East" in networks in Melbourne and Sydney.
When asked when he was responsible for conspiracy in Australia, Prakash said at one last year: "I had something to do with [it] but I do not know. Was not 100% responsible. "
He alleged that he was forced to make propaganda videos of the IS and fled the "real face" group.
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In Australia, he is accused of being a member of a terrorist organization, as well as to support and promote the group
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Judge Ismail Deniz denied the extradition request of the Prosecution after stating that his conditions had not been made available to the court, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
The judge did not give a report said.
The court then ruled that Prakash would remain in detention to respond to terrorism allegations in Turkey, News Corp Australia reported. The case will resume in September
How has Australia reacted?
million. Turnbull said his government would not dismiss the appeal against the extradition decision.
"Our goal is to ensure that Neil Prakash can never" However, Mr. Turnbull added that the Turkish government was "just as determined to deal with him".
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Istanbul did not immediately comment on Reuters said.
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