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Illinois Prison to be the new Gitmo - Announcement expected today
During his first day in office, President Obama signed an executive order to close the controversial prison on Guantanamo Bay. Throughout this year, efforts have been made to relocate prisoners to third... 
Former Guantanamo Detainees Now in Italy Still No Justice
Amnesty International has urged the Italian government to ensure that former Guantanamo detainees receive fair trials in Italy. Tunisian citizens, Adel Ben Mabrouk and Riadh Nasseri were incarcerated in the Guantanamo Prison for seven years without charge before being... 
created by Barbara McPherson | 2 wks ago | updated 2 wks ago
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30 Gitmo Detainees Ordered Released, Bush & Cheney Proven Wrong
In 2005, Vice President Dick Cheney told the American people that all the detainees being held at Guantanamo Bay were "bad people." Secretary of State Donald Rumsfeld told the American people in 2002 that Gitmo would hold "the worst of the worst." And President... 
Guantanamo Bay Will Not Be Closed by January 22nd 2010 Say Report
Reports today suggest that Guantanamo Bay will not be closed by Obama's January 22nd 2010 deadline as not every detainee will be removed by that time, although the number left will be considerably less than the... 
Dick Cheney’s Pro-Torture Claims Debunked by CIA Inspector Gen.
"The CIA inspector general’s report — which former VP Dick Cheney himself urged be released — not only did not back up Cheney’s claims about the effectiveness of enhanced interrogation, it seemed to...
created by TheCameraObscura | 16 wks ago | updated 16 wks ago
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Mohammad Jawad: Ex-Guantanamo Prisoner Sues US for Mistreatment
Ex-Guantanamo detainee Mohammad Jawad is suing the US government for ill treatment. Mohammad Jawad was released from the Guantanamo Bay prison earlier this week, according to earthtimes.org. Jawad, now in his early 20s, was released after 7 years and was one of the youngest... 
Canadian Officials Knew US Abused Teen Prisoner at Gitmo
"A federal appeals court in Canada ruled Friday that because officials knew about the abuse of a young Canadian detained at Guantanamo Bay, they must ask the United States to repatriate him.In the ruling, Canadian...
GOP Congressman Slams Newt Gingrich over Gitmo Detainees
Oooops, looks like non-officer-holder, former disgraced Speaker of the House and current professional lobbyist Newt Gingrich got called out for his lies again. This time by a member of his own party, Rep....
Ex-Gitmo prisoner: US tortured me with needles, IV tubes
Another Gitmo prisoner has come forward to describe the torture he received at Guantanamo Bay. And, no, there was no "ticking bomb" Hollywood-ish scenario this time either. Lakdar Boumediene was never... 
Sen. Levin Calls Dick Cheney Out for Lying About Torture VIDEO
Stop the presses! One Democrat, yes, one, has finally had the guts to call out Dick Cheney on his recent "torture/waterboarding protected the entire country" press tour. "Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) spoke last night...
created by TheCameraObscura | 30 wks ago | updated 30 wks ago
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White House spokesman bashes British press over torture reports
Is White House Spokesman Robert Gibbs channeling George W. Bush?In an amazing statement today, Gibbs questioned the accuracy of the entire British news media. The same British news media that broke the... 
Former Military Interrogator Blasts Dick Cheney on Torture
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has been popping up on TV talk shows claiming that torture has saved lives, without providing any actual proof. Even his precious daughter, Liz Cheney has defended torture,...
created by TheCameraObscura | 30 wks ago | updated 30 wks ago
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The Other Gitmo: U.S. Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan VIDEO
While the Republicans (and many Democrats) try to stop President Obama from closing the notorious Guantanamo Bay prison based on the non-logical fearmongering mantra of "terrorists will be on American soil" (many... 
Colin Powell Hits Back At Cheney, GOP On Gitmo Closing
"In an appearance on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” former Secretary of State Colin Powell noted that he had called for Gitmo’s closure for “the past six years,” and argued that the former vice president’s...
US Senate Blocks Guantanamo Detainee Transfer, Camp Closure Funds
The US Senate voted 90-6 on Wednesday to reject the planned transfer of 240 detainees from Guantanamo Bay and refused the $80 million funding request Obama's administration had previously made to close down the... 
created by Jarrett Martineau | 31 wks ago | updated 31 wks ago
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