A Perth man wanted by Croatia over alleged war crimes has reportedly written to the Serbian government asking for help to prevent his extradition.
Earlier this month the Federal Court dismissed Daniel Snedden's latest appeal against a federal Government extradition order, which he has been fighting in the courts since 2006.
During the 1990s war in Croatia, Mr Snedden, who is also known as Dragan Vasiljkovic or Captain Dragan, commanded a Serb paramilitary squad on occupied Croatian territory.
He also holds Serbian citizenship.
Mr Snedden has reportedly appealed to the Serbian government, saying that if he is sent to Croatia he will be killed.
Serbian media reports that a friend of Mr Snedden's in Australia said members of the Serbian community have stopped visiting him at Sydney's Parklea prison.
The 60-year-old is described as being 'physically well', but 'completely despondent' and 'mentally confused', adding that he has put his hopes in Serbia.
Serbian news website InSerbia reported that Mr Snedden doesn't have money to continue paying his lawyers, and that if they give up, Mr Snedden could be extradited to Croatia by early January next year.
Daniel Snedden remains in extradition custody.
His lawyer, Dan Mori, earlier told SBS a decision hasn't yet been made on whether leave will be sought to appeal the federal Court's decision in the High Court.
SBS has contacted Mr Mori for further comment.
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