"Five independent investigators specializing in issues related to arbitrary detention, freedom of religion, the right to health, torture and the independence of judges and lawyers of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights are calling on the United States to close immediately its detention centre in Guantánamo Bay and bring all detainees before an independent and competent tribunal or release them without further delay.
Their report, released today, follows an 18-month joint study by the experts into the situation of the detainees. The report's findings are based on information from the United States Government, interviews conducted by the experts with former Guantánamo Bay detainees currently residing or detained in France, Spain and the United Kingdom and responses from lawyers acting on behalf of some current detainees. It also relies on information available in the public domain, including reports prepared by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), information contained in declassified official United States government documents and media reports. The experts expressed regret that the US did not allow them the opportunity to have free access to detainees in Guantanamo Bay and carry out private interviews, normally provided by the terms of reference accepted by all countries they visit." Source : United Nations
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