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Bid to free last British resident held at Guantanamo
A motion seeking the release on grounds of ill-health of a British resident held in Guantanamo Bay has been filed in a US court by a campaign group.
Reprieve organised an independent medical evaluation of Shaker Aamer, who remains in detention despite twice being cleared for release.
It detailed the extent of Mr Aamer's physical and psychological damage and recommended treatment in Britain.
The US has reportedly cleared him for transfer to Saudi Arabia only.
The UK is seeking Mr Aamer's return to his family in Britain.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26933512