Dec 31 Watch 5:26 Dozens of detainees released in 2014, but goal of closing Guantanamo still far off By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch 3:19 New life in Uruguay for former Guantanamo detainees like ‘being born for the second time’ By PBS News Hour Abu Wa'el Dhiab is one of six former Guantanamo detainees who were resettled in Uruguay this week, after being held for more than a decade without being charged. Cori Crider, lawyer for the former prisoner, talks to Judy Woodruff about… Continue watching
Dec 08 Watch 5:07 News Wrap: Six Guantanamo detainees resettled in Uruguay By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, six detainees who have been held for more than a decade at Guantanamo without being charged have arrived in Uruguay to be resettled as refugees. Also, the Justice Department released new guidelines on federal law… Continue watching
Oct 03 Federal judge orders release of hunger strike video from Guantanamo By Pete Yost, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Friday ordered the public release of videotapes of a hunger-striking Guantanamo Bay prisoner being forcibly removed from his cell and force-fed. Continue reading
Sep 29 Justice Department wants Guantanamo hearing on force feeding closed By Associated Press The prisoner has gone on a hunger strike and is protesting force feeding administered by his jailers. The Justice Department argues in a court filing that an open hearing risks unauthorized disclosure of classified information. Continue reading
Jun 16 What’s it take to get out of Guantanamo? By Larisa Epatko Guantanamo inmate Fayiz Mohammed Ahmed al-Kandari put on a white cap and the traditional Middle Eastern white cotton shirt and pants on Thursday, in preparation for making his case to officials on why he no longer poses a risk to… Continue reading
Jun 05 Mississippi do-over means neither side’s going down without a fight By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: Heading for a runoff in Miss. Millions more to be spent Cochran backers try to change the narrative Bergdahl debate continues to rage – all about closing Gitmo? Cochran, McDaniel set for runoff: Sen. Continue reading
Jun 03 Tuesday’s primary headliners: Mississippi and Iowa By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford Today in the Morning Line: Primary day in Mississippi and Iowa Chris McDaniel: The tea party’s last, best hope? Can Ernst get to 35 percent? Another incumbent in trouble in California Obama defends prisoner swap Mississippi, Iowa headline Tuesday’s… Continue reading
Jun 02 Watch Deal to free American prisoner of war Bergdahl generates criticism and questions By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 02 How does Bowe Bergdahl reintegrate after five years in captivity? By Larisa Epatko Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was released Saturday after five years of captivity in Afghanistan, faces many challenges but being welcomed back by a loving family won’t be one of them. Continue reading