"Zimbabwe to U.S.: Extradite Dentist Over Killing of Cecil the Lion"

"As outrage grows over the killing of Cecil the lion, Zimbabwe has called on the United States to extradite the American dentist who shot the prized big cat this month.

Zimbabwe has started extradition proceedings and hopes the U.S. will cooperate, said Oppah Muchinguri, the African nation's environment minister.

Walter Palmer 'had a well-orchestrated agenda which would tarnish the image of Zimbabwe and further strain the relationship between Zimbabwe and the U.S.A.,' Muchinguri said."

Faith Karimi and Laura Smith-Spark report for CNN July 31, 2015.
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SEE ALSO:

"American Hunter Killed Cecil, Beloved Lion That Was Lured Out of Its Sanctuary" (New York Times)

"US Dentist Walter Palmer 'Regrets' Killing Zimbabwe Lion Cecil" (BBC News)

"Feds Looking To Talk To Killer of Cecil the Lion" (The Hill)