BBC - Israel extends Vanunu travel ban

[Englander]

Tuesday, 19 April, 2005, 07:32 GMT 08:32 UK

Israel has extended a travel ban on former nuclear scientist Mordechai Vanunu for another year, Israeli interior ministry officials have said.

Vanunu cannot now leave Israel until at least 19 April 2006, said ministry spokesman Gilad Heiman.

Vanunu served 18 years in jail, most of it in solitary confinement, for making public details of Israel's secret nuclear programme.

He was released in April 2004 under strict conditions.

More at;
BBC News

[Englander]

1. "Vanunu campaign launched"

April 19 2005

A WEEK of events and protests began yesterday to mark the first anniversary of the release of Mordechai Vanunu, the man jailed for exposing Israel's secret nuclear programme.

Although freed last April after 18 years in prison, Mr Vanunu, 50, is banned from leaving east Jerusalem and speaking to foreigners.

Yesterday, the whistleblower received the Norwegian People's Peace Award at a public meeting in Jerusalem. Speakers including Susannah York, the actress, highlighted Israel's denial of his human rights.

Candle-lit vigils and protests will also be held on his behalf in Jerusalem this week.

More at;
The Herald

[Jdemsindiana]

2. A wako nutball

If the Israelis are smart Keep this guy in Jail and throw away the key

[TheWraith]

3. How is he a 'wako' (sic)?

Because he exposed a covert weapons program?

[newyorican]

4. What is "wacko"...

is the people that want Vanunu (a whistleblower) locked up forever, are the same people that want Pollard (a spy) set free.

:crazy: