Wednesday, September 08, 2004

Long Time Captive Freed

Found not to be an enemy combatant by the US military tribunal in Guantanamo, an unnamed prisoner of unknown origin will be released to his home country after almost three years of captivity. Countries receiving released prisoners have asked to have their names and country of origin kept secret until the transfer is complete. About 150 prisoners were released before the start of the tribunals, including prisoners captured as teens, at least one of whom turned 18 in prison. This is the first of the prisoners to be released through the military tribunal process. Prisoners in the US base on Cuba have not been given access to lawyers, but are allowed to call witnessses on their behalf. With 30 complete cases, 200 are still pending.

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