APPEAL : AWOL US soldier André Shepherd needs asylum
APPEAL :
AWOL US soldier André Shepherd needs asylum
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Appeal to the German Government
U.S. AWOL André Shepherd needs asylum !
On November 26, 2008, AWOL U.S. soldier André Shepherd applied for asylum in Germany. His tour of duty as a U.S. soldier in Iraq made him convinced that he could no longer participate in a war which breaks international law, or in actions that go against international human rights codes. Since he could not see any possibility of being recognized as a conscientious objector, he went AWOL and applied for asylum in Germany. In his appliction he refers justifiably to the European Union Directive for Qualification which have been in force since October, 2006. This Directive protects anyone who is compelled to withdraw from an illegal war or an illegal act within war and would expect prosecution.
If a soldier wants to observe international law in the Iraq War, he can come to only one conclusion: he has the duty to refuse to follow orders. In view of threatening criminal prosecution this is a courageous step. Therefore we appeal to you, grant André Shepherd asylum, thereby providing him the protection he needs.
If a soldier wants to observe international law in the Iraq War, he can come to only one conclusion: he has the duty to refuse to follow orders. In view of threatening criminal prosecution this is a courageous step. Therefore we appeal to you, grant André Shepherd asylum, thereby providing him the protection he needs.
