Switzerland would be unlikely to extradite Snowden if the whistleblower testified in the country against the NSA. Reuters

Lawyer For Edward Snowden: Positive Developments In Switzerland But Issues Still Remain -- Firedoglake

The attorney general of Switzerland did a review of whether National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden would have to be extradited to the United States if he came to the country to testify as part of an inquiry into NSA surveillance. He concluded that Snowden would be safe from extradition, however, “upper-level government commitments” might still affect his safety.

The development has received little attention in the US media, especially when compared to coverage of previous significant developments in his case.

Last month, Snowden was granted temporary resident status in Russia for three years. Previously, he had been granted temporary asylum, as many might recall.

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My Comment: The Swiss are debating on giving Edward Snowden asylum on the condition that he must testify on NSA activities in their country . If this is the proposal that is given .... my recommendation to Edward Snwoden would be to take it. I have lived in both Russia and Switzerland .... Switzerland is a far better country to put your feet up to stay.

Update: Here comes the pressure from the U.S. to the Swiss to say no .... Senior GOP Lawmaker: Snowden Belongs in Jail, Not in Switzerland (Foreign Policy)