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by Dave Keating | January 21, 2009 at 12:48 am
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New US President Barack Obama has ordered the suspension of all military tribunals at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. Obama has promised to close the facility, but analysts say that could take some time.
The request would halt proceedings in 21 pending cases, including one against five men accused of plotting the 11 September 2001 attacks.
The halt would give Mr Obama time to review the tribunal process.
The new president is beginning his first working day by meeting economic advisers and top military commanders.
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at 02:09 on January 21st, 2009
So what will happen to the inmates and the teen aged Canadian that is still there?
at 02:37 on January 21st, 2009
GO OBAMA.
Already trying to restore the rule of law and our ethical standing in the world. Love it.