USA: Further information on Prisoner of conscience, Kevin Benderman (m)

Index Number: AMR 51/137/2005
Date Published: 4 September 2005
Categories: Americas, USA

Prisoner of conscience Kevin Benderman, jailed for his objection to the war in Iraq, has been moved to a military prison 3,000 miles from his family, who are reportedly the only people who will be allowed to visit him. He was moved to Fort Lewis, in Washington State, on 1 August.