Close Guantánamo

Posted on 2008-03-22

Hundreds of people remain detained in Guantánamo, without charge and with little hope of a fair trial.

Despite international outrage and the US authorities' own stated wish to close the camp, Guantánamo is still holding detainees illegally.

Hundreds languish in cruel, inhuman and degrading conditions, including detainees who have been cleared for release.

Detainees continue to be transferred to the camp from secret CIA custody and elsewhere, confirming Guantánamo's role at the heart of the US network of unlawful detention.

Guantánamo is a symbol of injustice and abuse. It must be closed down.

Amnesty International is urging the US government to close Guantánamo in a transparent manner which fully respects the human rights of those detained and brings to fair trial all those who are accused of recognizable crimes.

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Barnabus | (2008-03-24)
The thing of it is, if they close Guantanamo, they will simply transfer them to secret prisons in the Czech republic, or in Hungary..or other "hidden" prisons they maintain!!! I agree it should be closed, but the prisnors should come to trial in a court of law...we are (were) a Nation of Laws!!!!

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