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US Plans War Crimes Trial Compound At Guantanamo |
2006-11-19 |
![]() Human rights activists have strongly criticized the plans. "Once again, the Defence Department seems to be operating in - even constructing - its own universe," said Larry Cox, executive director of Amnesty International's US division. New York civil liberties lawyer Michael Ratner said the compound would be used to carry out unconstitutional "kangaroo trials." The plans must still go before the US Congress for approval. The Democrats won control of both houses in November 7 elections and the new Congress meets for the first time in January. The Guantanamo Bay prison camp holds around 450 prisoners which the Pentagon classifies as "enemy combatants." |
Posted by:Fred |
#1 "Once again, the Defence Department seems to be operating in - even constructing - its own universe," Damn right. A tree and rope won't waste $125 million. $125 million will buy near 500,000 500 pound aerial bombs to lay waste to any trace to post 620 A.D. Arabs. |
Posted by: ed 2006-11-19 15:28 |