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Obama revives controversial Guantanamo tribunals
Written on 15 May, 2009 at 18:09 in Featured, Politics | viewed 625 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
President Barack Obama on Friday revived the system of military trials for foreign terrorism suspects at Guantanamo, angering supporters who said he had broken a promise to end the controversial tribunals set up by the Bush administration. Republicans welcomed the move. Amnesty International accused Obama, who took office in January, of breaking a major campaign promise. Full Story : Reuters.com…..
Former U.S. Attorney General to be indicted by Spanish Prosecutors
Written on 14 Apr, 2009 at 21:35 in Featured, Politics | viewed 652 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Spanish prosecutors have decided to press forward with a criminal investigation targeting former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and five top associates over their role in the torture of five Spanish citizens held at Guant?°namo. Their decision is expected to be announced on Tuesday before the Spanish central criminal court, the Audencia Nacional, in Madrid. Full Story : TheDailybeast.com……
@ a glance : Obama Orders Halt to Legal Proceedings at Guantanamo
Written on 21 Jan, 2009 at 10:35 in @ a glance | viewed 418 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
President Barack Obama ordered military prosecutors to seek a 120-day suspension of legal proceedings involving prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, naval base, the Washington Post reported. Full Story : Bloomberg….
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