Violence Hits Guantanamo Bay As Inmates Continue Hunger Strike -- NPR
Inmates fought guards at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, after military authorities decided to end communal housing in one of the prison's camps, and instead put prisoners in individual cells. At least one detainee was reportedly injured by a rubber bullet in the clash Saturday.
The violence began after the facility's commander ordered the move Saturday morning. According to the U.S. Southern Command, the decision was made after detainees covered windows and surveillance cameras, limiting guards' ability to monitor them at all times.
The forced transfer was also used as an opportunity to evaluate the health of the prisoners — dozens of them are on a hunger strike.
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My Comment: According to the Miami Herald .... when their reporters visited the prison, they observed that the guards "had lost a measure of control" over the inmates.. Losing control in such a facility is a prescription for a disaster. Fortunately no one was injured in this disturbance .... but I doubt that this luck can hold. Many of these inmates are extremely dangerous .... and for those who have nothing to lose .... they can be capable of doing anything.
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