May 17, 2013
Even after cutting off the head of al-Qaeda, the United States Department of Defense doesn’t believe an end to the war on terror is in sight. On Thursday, one Pentagon official predicted the mission against al-Qaeda could continue for another two decades. Speaking to the Senate Armed Services early Thursday, Assistant Secretary of Defense for [...]
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May 17, 2013
The hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay has now lasted 100 days with more than 100 prisoners participating in it. Ironically, iguanas are afforded more legal protections at Guantanamo than the prisoner themselves. And, as the force-feedings continue, pressure builds on President Obama who made a promise four years ago to close down the facility. Political [...]
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