"This is not about a breach of military regulations. This is about the persecution of a soldier who believes in telling the truth in accordance with his conscience,"
Defiant UK soldier faces new chargesA British soldier who refused to return to Afghanistan has been arrested and faces charges of speaking out against the Afghan mission which could put him in prison up to 10 years.
Lance Corporal Joe Glenton is accused of leading an anti-war demonstration and has been charged with failing to obey a lawful order and other disciplinary offences.
He allegedly led the protest in London last month against the continued presence of UK troops in Afghanistan.
The Stop the War Coalition, which organized the rally, called for the soldier's release and accused the Ministry of Defense of trying to stop the freedom of speech. CONTINUE
Lance Corporal Joe Glenton is accused of leading an anti-war demonstration and has been charged with failing to obey a lawful order and other disciplinary offences.
He allegedly led the protest in London last month against the continued presence of UK troops in Afghanistan.
The Stop the War Coalition, which organized the rally, called for the soldier's release and accused the Ministry of Defense of trying to stop the freedom of speech. CONTINUE
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