'Australian Taleban' applies for British passport
An Australian being held at Guantanamo Bay has applied for a British passport, in the hope of securing his release.
David Hicks, whose mother is a British citizen, was captured in Afghanistan in November 2001 where he allegedly fought against American-led forces.
His lawyers say the UK is more strident in securing the release of its citizens from Guantanamo Bay than Australia.
Mr Hicks revealed his mother was British by chance in a conversation about cricket with his lawyer.
The 30-year-old former kangaroo hunter was discussing the recent Ashes series between Australia and England at the time.
This has allowed Mr Hicks to apply for a UK passport, which could represent his best chance of avoiding a trial before a military tribunal.
BBC
David Hicks, whose mother is a British citizen, was captured in Afghanistan in November 2001 where he allegedly fought against American-led forces.
His lawyers say the UK is more strident in securing the release of its citizens from Guantanamo Bay than Australia.
Mr Hicks revealed his mother was British by chance in a conversation about cricket with his lawyer.
The 30-year-old former kangaroo hunter was discussing the recent Ashes series between Australia and England at the time.
This has allowed Mr Hicks to apply for a UK passport, which could represent his best chance of avoiding a trial before a military tribunal.
BBC
posted by Subrosa at Monday, September 26, 2005
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