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Amnesty calls on European states to take Guantanamo men
Nov 10, 2008, 11:07 GMT
Berlin - Amnesty International appealed Monday to Germany and other European nations to provide homes to 50 detainees from the US detention centre at Guantanamo Bay.
The men cannot return to their home countries 'for fear of torture or other serious human rights violations,' the human-rights group said in Berlin.
It said it was making the appeal with four other rights groups in the expectation that the next US president, Barack Obama, would close the detention centre on Cuba.
About 250 people accused of being terrorists are currently held at the camp. Some 80 are expected to face trial by court martial.
Amnesty said the remainder included 50 from nations such as China, Libya, Russia, Tunisia and Uzbekistan.
The human rights groups made their call after a two-day workshop in Berlin.
'Guantanamo cannot be closed until these men have a country which will accept them, and where their lives and liberty are not in jeopardy,' the statement said.
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Yes, yes indeed...These fine fellows belong in Europe. Good idea!
...I cannot wait to see what actually happens. Obama has to deliver on this and it will speak volumes as to what he really thinks.
Is the inference here that Europe will let these folks go, unreviewed?
These are illegaly held prisoners. some are prisoners of war as the only illegal combattants in the war are the americans and their allies.
I would gladly take any of these people into my home before I' let some bush baby into it.
Most of them have had no charges brought against them and none are given any representation. American justice under bush cheney was just lock up anyone who dissagrees with us. Bush and cheney should be locked up and put on trial for crimes against humanity.
I would like them to come into your home, too. You'd be begging for a bush baby before it was all over. Besides, show us how it is illegal. It has stood court tests for 7 years....please, professor, tell us how.
Brian.
Just put them back where you found them. End of story.
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MargeNov 10th, 2008 - 12:16:11
I am sure that Europe will follow up on its rhetoric and provide a home for these men. Europe would show the world that it is prepared to provide leadership in human rights.
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