UK man charged at Guantanamo Bay

The only remaining British resident to be held in Guantanamo Bay has been charged with war crimes, American military prosecutors have confirmed.

Binyam Mohamed was charged despite a request from the British government to release him.

If convicted of conspiring to commit terrorism, the 29-year-old from west London could face the death penalty.

Lawyers representing Mr Mohamed say the evidence against him was obtained through torture.

The charges must be approved by the Pentagon official who oversees the tribunal system before he faces court.

The US charge sheet alleges he travelled to Afghanistan in May 2001 and trained at an al-Qaeda camp.

-BBC