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Seven "Russians" Sent Home from Gitmo
Authorities in the United States have sent seven Russian citizens home from the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Monday. This is the first time the release of any Russian prisoners from the U.S.-run camp in Cuba has been announced. The Russian Foreign Ministry said that the prisoners would remain in custody on their return. I have no doubt. "The individuals were received by the relevant department of the Justice Ministry for further dispatch to a place of detention for preliminary investigations into their criminal cases," a Russian foreign ministry statement said. "Could take years, itâs a very complex case." One detaineeâs mother last year pleaded for the U.S. not to send her son back home, saying indefinite detention without trial by them was better than being in a Russian prison. Life sucks, donât it? According to Russian media reports, there were originally eight Russians at the detention center, where U.S. authorities are preparing to try their prisoners at military tribunals. Hummm, still holding one, are we? He must be the one talking. Russian officials had said the Russians detained in Afghanistan included Chechens detained fighting for the Taliban. I donât think weâll see these guys again. Posted by: Steve 2004-03-01 |
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