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China
- Lacking a formal extradition treaty with the US, China often resists extradition requests, especially in politically sensitive cases.
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Russia
- Without an extradition treaty, Russia typically denies US extradition requests, particularly when they involve political implications.
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Iran
- Due to strained diplomatic relations and the absence of an extradition treaty, Iran consistently refuses US extradition requests.
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North Korea
- With no diplomatic relations or extradition treaty with the US, North Korea is highly unlikely to cooperate on extradition matters.
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Vietnam
- Vietnam lacks a formal extradition treaty with the US, leading to infrequent cooperation on extradition.
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Belarus
- Belarus doesn't have an extradition treaty with the US and has a history of denying extradition requests.
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United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- While the UAE has strong diplomatic ties with the US, it doesn't have a formal extradition treaty.
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Saudi Arabia
- Without an extradition treaty, Saudi Arabia often declines US extradition requests.
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Taiwan
- Since Taiwan isn't officially recognized as a sovereign nation by the US, there's no extradition treaty.
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Qatar
- Qatar lacks a formal extradition treaty with the US and has occasionally provided refuge to individuals wanted elsewhere.
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Ukraine
- Ukraine does not have a formal extradition treaty with the US, but it has cooperated in high-profile cases.
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Maldives
- The Maldives, a popular tropical vacation destination, doesn't have an extradition treaty with the US either.
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Oman
- Oman doesn't have an extradition treaty with the US. Extradition requests are handled on a case-by-case basis, with decisions influenced by diplomatic ties.
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Eritrea
- Eritrea has no extradition treaty with the US and maintains limited diplomatic engagement.
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Indonesia
- Indonesia lacks a formal extradition treaty with the US. While cooperation has occurred in specific instances, it's not guaranteed.
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Somalia
- Somalia doesn't have an extradition treaty with the US. Ongoing internal conflicts and limited central governance further complicate any potential legal cooperation.
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Moldova
- This Eastern European country has no official extradition agreement with the US. It occasionally cooperates in criminal cases.
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Vanuatu
- Vanuatu lacks a formal extradition agreement with the US. Its remote location and relatively lax regulatory framework make it an attractive option for individuals seeking to avoid extradition.
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South Sudan
- Without an extradition treaty and facing internal instability, South Sudan is unlikely to engage in formal extradition proceedings with the US.
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Sudan - Sudan also lacks a formal extradition treaty with the US. Political dynamics and transitional governance influence its stance on extradition matters.
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Brunei
- The Southeast Asian nation lacks an extradition treaty with the US and typically handles extradition requests individually.
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Djibouti
- Djibouti does not have an extradition treaty with the US. Extradition requests are rare and would be influenced by diplomatic relations.
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Ethiopia
- Ethiopia doesn't have a formal extradition treaty with the US. Cooperation on extradition matters is rare and influenced by diplomatic ties.
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Kazakhstan
- Kazakhstan doesn't have a formal extradition treaty with the US, though it has cooperated in some cases.
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Tunisia
- Tunisia lacks an extradition treaty with the US. Extradition requests are assessed individually, with decisions influenced by the specifics of each case.
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Uganda
- Uganda also doesn't have a formal extradition treaty with the US. Extradition cooperation is uncommon and depends on bilateral relations and the nature of the alleged offense.
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Mongolia
- Mongolia lacks an official extradition agreement with the US. However, cooperation may occur on a case-by-case basis, depending on the severity of the crime.
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Bahrain
- Bahrain doesn't have an extradition treaty with the US. However, given its strong diplomatic ties with Washington, extradition may be considered.
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Botswana
- Botswana has no official extradition treaty with the US. However, it may choose to cooperate on a case-by-case basis for serious crimes.
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Kuwait
- Kuwait has no formal extradition treaty with the US but may cooperate in high-priority cases due to strong diplomatic and military ties. Sources: (U.S. News) (World Population Review) (Global Citizen Solutions) See also: Greenland among the most important US military bases in the world
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China
- Lacking a formal extradition treaty with the US, China often resists extradition requests, especially in politically sensitive cases.
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Russia
- Without an extradition treaty, Russia typically denies US extradition requests, particularly when they involve political implications.
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Iran
- Due to strained diplomatic relations and the absence of an extradition treaty, Iran consistently refuses US extradition requests.
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North Korea
- With no diplomatic relations or extradition treaty with the US, North Korea is highly unlikely to cooperate on extradition matters.
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Vietnam
- Vietnam lacks a formal extradition treaty with the US, leading to infrequent cooperation on extradition.
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Belarus
- Belarus doesn't have an extradition treaty with the US and has a history of denying extradition requests.
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United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- While the UAE has strong diplomatic ties with the US, it doesn't have a formal extradition treaty.
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Saudi Arabia
- Without an extradition treaty, Saudi Arabia often declines US extradition requests.
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Taiwan
- Since Taiwan isn't officially recognized as a sovereign nation by the US, there's no extradition treaty.
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Qatar
- Qatar lacks a formal extradition treaty with the US and has occasionally provided refuge to individuals wanted elsewhere.
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Ukraine
- Ukraine does not have a formal extradition treaty with the US, but it has cooperated in high-profile cases.
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Maldives
- The Maldives, a popular tropical vacation destination, doesn't have an extradition treaty with the US either.
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Oman
- Oman doesn't have an extradition treaty with the US. Extradition requests are handled on a case-by-case basis, with decisions influenced by diplomatic ties.
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Eritrea
- Eritrea has no extradition treaty with the US and maintains limited diplomatic engagement.
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Indonesia
- Indonesia lacks a formal extradition treaty with the US. While cooperation has occurred in specific instances, it's not guaranteed.
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Somalia
- Somalia doesn't have an extradition treaty with the US. Ongoing internal conflicts and limited central governance further complicate any potential legal cooperation.
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Moldova
- This Eastern European country has no official extradition agreement with the US. It occasionally cooperates in criminal cases.
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Vanuatu
- Vanuatu lacks a formal extradition agreement with the US. Its remote location and relatively lax regulatory framework make it an attractive option for individuals seeking to avoid extradition.
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South Sudan
- Without an extradition treaty and facing internal instability, South Sudan is unlikely to engage in formal extradition proceedings with the US.
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Sudan - Sudan also lacks a formal extradition treaty with the US. Political dynamics and transitional governance influence its stance on extradition matters.
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Brunei
- The Southeast Asian nation lacks an extradition treaty with the US and typically handles extradition requests individually.
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Djibouti
- Djibouti does not have an extradition treaty with the US. Extradition requests are rare and would be influenced by diplomatic relations.
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Ethiopia
- Ethiopia doesn't have a formal extradition treaty with the US. Cooperation on extradition matters is rare and influenced by diplomatic ties.
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Kazakhstan
- Kazakhstan doesn't have a formal extradition treaty with the US, though it has cooperated in some cases.
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Tunisia
- Tunisia lacks an extradition treaty with the US. Extradition requests are assessed individually, with decisions influenced by the specifics of each case.
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Uganda
- Uganda also doesn't have a formal extradition treaty with the US. Extradition cooperation is uncommon and depends on bilateral relations and the nature of the alleged offense.
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Mongolia
- Mongolia lacks an official extradition agreement with the US. However, cooperation may occur on a case-by-case basis, depending on the severity of the crime.
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Bahrain
- Bahrain doesn't have an extradition treaty with the US. However, given its strong diplomatic ties with Washington, extradition may be considered.
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Botswana
- Botswana has no official extradition treaty with the US. However, it may choose to cooperate on a case-by-case basis for serious crimes.
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Kuwait
- Kuwait has no formal extradition treaty with the US but may cooperate in high-priority cases due to strong diplomatic and military ties. Sources: (U.S. News) (World Population Review) (Global Citizen Solutions) See also: Greenland among the most important US military bases in the world
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Countries that don't extradite to the United States
These nations deny US extradition requests
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The US maintains extradition treaties with 116 countries, with the first agreement signed with Ecuador in 1873 and the most recent with Croatia in 2022. Despite these treaties, many countries, including most African nations and former Soviet states, don't have extradition agreements with the US. In some cases, countries with treaties, such as Ecuador, Cuba, Switzerland, and Pakistan, have refused extradition requests due to diplomatic, political, or legal reasons.
Click on to find out which countries don't extradite to the US.
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