Australian politicians are calling on the government to quickly extradite an alleged war criminal so he can stand trial in Latvia. Konrad Kalejs is charged with involvement in the slaughter of civilians when he served as an officer in a Latvian unit that collaborated with the Nazi SS.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.