Thursday, August 19, 2010

Guantanamo Commander Confirms That Guantanamo Prison Will Not Close By President Obama's Imposed Deadline


Obama's Pledge To Close Down Guantanamo Is 'Not Even Close' -- The Independent

Commander says camp will take months to shut – and he's still waiting for the order

Barack Obama's pledge to shut down Guantanamo Bay will not be honoured until at least a year after the President's self-imposed deadline – and may not be completed in his first administration.

The man in charge of the seven prison camps at the US naval base in Cuba is yet to receive direct orders to begin the transfer of prisoners so he can close the detention facilities.

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Update: Obama Closure Of Guantanamo Bay At Least 6 Months Away, U.S. Commander Says -- FOX News

My Comment:
No surprise here.

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