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Triggered by a proposed government treaty that would have allowed extradition to mainland China, the protests quickly grew to reflect wider demands for democratic reform.

U.S. authorities also said they will seek extradition of Cui and Miller.

Kelly only appeared in court at the end of March over the extradition due to the conspiracy to murder case against him taking precedence.

Their “middle of the night” 7-2 decision this weekend granting the request in an emergency appeal to block further extradition flights may be too little too late.

Last month, a court in Malawi backed the extradition request but Mr Bushiri and his wife Mary, who is facing fraud charges, have lodged an appeal.