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Navy Admiral to Lead Review of Guantanamo Detention Facility(0)
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has selected a Navy four-star admiral to lead an assessment of operations at the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, a senior Defense Department official said.
Military Commissions Must Obey President’s Directive, Official Says
The military commissions system created in 2006 to try accused terrorists held at the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, must comply with President Barack Obama’s directive to suspend all legal proceedings there, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said at a news conference.
Guantanamo Solution Remains a Defense Department Priority, Spokesman Says
A solution for closing down the U.S. detention center in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has vexed Defense Department officials and will remain a challenge during President-elect Barack Obama’s administration, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said.
Charges Referred Against One Detainee, Charges Dismissed Against Another
Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri is charged with participating in the planning and preparation for the attack on the USS Cole in the Port of Aden, Yemen, on Oct. 12, 2000. The attack killed 17 sailors, wounded 47 sailors, and severely damaged the ship.
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