Johnny Mercer Faces Legal Challenge Over Whistleblower Confidentiality

The UK Veterans' Minister is under pressure to reveal identities of whistleblowers amid concerns of extrajudicial killings in Afghanistan.

Johnny Mercer, UK Veterans' Minister, faces legal pressure to reveal names of Special Forces whistleblowers who reported alleged extrajudicial killings in Afghanistan.
Mercer, supported by veterans and allies, refuses to comply citing the importance of protecting whistleblower confidentiality.
Bob Campbell, a decorated soldier, credits Mercer with saving his life and supports his stance against revealing whistleblower identities.
The deadline for Mercer to comply with the order to disclose whistleblower names has been extended as his appeal is considered.
The controversy highlights the tension between the need for accountability in military operations and the protection of whistleblowers.