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War on Terror Guantanamo

Guantanamo was set up by the US to hold terror suspects. The US has faced criticism that the Cuban camp breaks international law, because detainees have no right to contest imprisonment. Many fear torture takes place behind the camp's closed doors.

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'Wrong place at the wrong time'  »

A German-born former Guantanamo detainee says he was wrongly identified as a Taliban accomplice. Andy Davies reports.


Six charged over 9/11 attacks  »

Six Guantanamo detainees, including alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, are charged with 169 offences in connection with 9/11.

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