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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Should Prisoners at Guantanamo Bay Be Sent Home to Yemen?

    Late today, President Obama said he still plans to close Guantánamo Bay , where half the 198 remaining prisoners are from Yemen.  But, since Yemen is now tied to the failed airline-bombing attempt on Christmas Day, he won’t send more any Yeminis home.  So, where will they go?

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Late today, President Obama said he still plans to close Guantánamo Bay, where half the 198 remaining prisoners are from Yemen. But, since Yemen is now tied to the failed airline-bombing attempt on Christmas Day, he won’t send more any Yeminis home. So, where will they go?

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    Prisoners at Guantanamo Bay and a Housing Puzzle in California
    1. 0:00Should Prisoners at Guantanamo Bay Be Sent Home to Yemen?You’re reading this
    2. 27:11The Last Defense Contractor Leaves LA
    3. 34:05Buying a Home after the Foreclosure Crisis
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Associate, Carnegie Middle East Program

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      Attorney representing 16 Yemeni detainees at Guantanamo Bay

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Prisoners at Guantanamo Bay and a Housing Puzzle in California
    1. 0:00Should Prisoners at Guantanamo Bay Be Sent Home to Yemen?You’re reading this
    2. 27:11The Last Defense Contractor Leaves LA
    3. 34:05Buying a Home after the Foreclosure Crisis
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