May 16 White House weighs legal implications of bringing Gitmo detainees onto U.S. soil By Donna Cassata, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Obama administration says that there are legal safeguards are in place in the event suspected terrorists being held at Guantanamo Bay are relocated to the United States and that detainees would be barred from receiving asylum and would have… Continue reading
Apr 24 Taliban signals willingness to release captive U.S. soldier, military officials say By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The captors of an American soldier held for nearly five years in Afghanistan have signaled a willingness to release him but are unclear which U.S. government officials have the authority to make a deal, according to two individuals… Continue reading
Mar 13 U.S. releases Guantanamo prisoner after 12 years By Sarah Sheffer An Algerian man held in Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp for 12 years without trial has been sent back to his home country. Continue reading
Feb 21 Former Guantanamo detainees seek damages for alleged abuse By Sam Lane Five former Guantanamo Bay prisoners are seeking damages after years of alleged sexual, mental and physical abuse. Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch Envoy says administration moving aggressively to transfer Guantanamo detainees Envoy says administration moving aggressively to transfer Guantanamo detainees… Continue watching
Dec 16 Watch News Wrap: U.S. transfers two Guantanamo detainees to native Saudi Arabia News Wrap: U.S. transfers two Guantanamo detainees to native Saudi Arabia… Continue watching
Nov 04 Watch Doctors’ role in enhanced military interrogation ‘clearly violates’ ethics Doctors' role in enhanced military interrogation 'clearly violates' ethics… Continue watching
Jun 18 At Guantanamo, Red Cross Defends Keeping Detainee Records Confidential By Larisa Epatko The pre-trial hearing on the five suspected 9/11 plotters continued Tuesday at the U.S. base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba -- without the accused present. The day focused on why the International Red Cross opposes requests to disclose its confidential condition… Continue reading
Jun 17 Live-Blog: Gitmo Hearing on Suspected 9/11 Mastermind, Co-conspirators By Larisa Epatko The alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States and four suspected co-conspirators appear in a Guantanamo court Monday for the first time since detainees went on a hunger strike earlier this year. Continue reading
May 23 Watch Obama Addresses Drones, Gitmo in Speech on Refocusing Strategy on Terrorism Obama Addresses Drones, Gitmo in Speech on Refocusing Strategy on Terrorism… Continue watching