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AWOL US soldier André Shepherd needs asylum
- Appeal to German government, solidarity postcard, donations
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Appeal, Solidarity postcards, Donations
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(30.05.2009) 
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(19.05.2009) 
Letter to Supporters
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(15.05.2009) 
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(16.03.2009) 
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(07.02.2009) 
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(04.02.2009) 
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(09.12.2008) 
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(27.11.2008) 
AWOL American soldier applies for German asylum
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(27.11.2008) 
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(27.11.2008) 
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- Picture Gallery
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Iraq Veterans Against the War Europe
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AWOL US soldier André Shepherd needs asylum

Sign the appeal below to the German government !

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(12.03.2010) On Nov. 26, 2008, AWOL US soldier André Shepherd applied for asylum in Germany. His tour of duty in Iraq caused him to acknowledge that he could no longer take part in an illegal war which is contrary to the international laws of human rights. Because he does not fit the American military regulations´ definition of a consientious objector, he decided to go Absent Without Leave and apply for asylum in Germany. In his application he pointed to the directive of the European Union, from October 2006. With this directive persons are to be protected who remove themselves from such wars or actions which are against human rights, and then must fear persecution.

Currently, André Shepherd is waiting for a decision from the German migration authorities concerning his application for asylum. Now he needs political and financial support. Please fill out the form below.


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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.

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I would like to send Andre Shepherd a postcard. Since he is threatened with arrest by the US-Military, and cannot reveal his location, I would ask you to forward this postcard to him.
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