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Do We Need Guantanamo Bay Prison?
President Obama promised to shut down Guantanamo Bay, but 166 prisoners are still there. Is Guantanamo a relic of what used to be called "the war on terror?"
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenPresident Obama promised to shut down Guantanamo Bay, but 166 prisoners are still there. We hear about abusive treatment of prisoners, a recent uprising and a hunger strike. Is Guantanamo a relic of what used to be called "the war on terror?" Also, the US says chemical weapons were used in Syria, and George W. Bush dedicates his Presidential Library — with help from his friends.
Banner image: "Shut Down Guantanamo" protest. Photo by KCIvey
