Guantanamo Bay: President Barack Obama unveils roadmap to close controversial US military prison
9 years, 1 month ago

Guantanamo Bay: President Barack Obama unveils roadmap to close controversial US military prison

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US President Barack Obama has presented a long-awaited roadmap to close the controversial military prison at Guantanamo Bay, saying it is time to close a facility that has betrayed US interests and values. Key points: Obama's plan involves deporting, relocating detainees Rights groups say it sets dangerous precedent in justice system 91 prisoners remain in Guantanamo Bay prison With less than a year left in office, Mr Obama unveiled a plan that said the United States should continue to transfer low-risk detainees to other countries and which described how 13 possible replacement facilities could save the US taxpayer millions of dollars each year. Roadmap sets 'dangerous precedent' The Guantanamo Bay closure plan, which took months to produce, gives few specifics on where a US facility would be, but military officials have previously listed Fort Leavenworth, Kansas or the US Navy brig in Charleston, South Carolina among the possible destinations for inmates. Both as a candidate and while president, Mr Obama promised to close Guantanamo, arguing indefinite detention and "enhanced interrogation" violated the nation's values and handed militants a potent recruiting tool.

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