There was no serious opposition to Stalin, as the secret police continued to send possible suspects to the "Gulag."

For any country that has signed or ratified the treaty, it would be a violation to agree to send American suspects to the United States.

Britain is obliged under international law not to send suspects back to countries where they risk ill-treatment.

Turkish leaders demanded his extradition, but Italy refused on the grounds that its Constitution forbids sending suspects to countries where the death penalty is in force.

Several Italian politicians also noted that European accords forbid sending criminal suspects to places where they might face torture.

But sending suspects to a tribunal requires legal maneuvers by the Lebanese government that it can only hope to manage if the March 14 group maintains its majority.

He accused Bainimarama of having sent several such suspects abroad.

The records of the fallen Gaddafi regime suggest that his administration sent suspects to Libya, who were then tortured.

Mr. Covic himself cited "constant pressure" to send suspects to The Hague as a possible factor in the murder.

But human rights activists say that because Uzbekistan's record is well known, it raises questions about why the C.I.A. would send suspects there.