Half of Guantanamo Bay Detainees Are on Hunger Strike
Protesting indefinite detention
Eighty-four of the 166 prisoners held at the US-run Guantanamo Bay facility are now on hunger strike, US military officials have said.
The prisoners are protesting against their indefinite detention. Most are being held without charge.
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I find myself pinned between my principles and my lack of sympathy.
Well, most of them have gained a lot of pounds, since being detained, and are seriously over-weight now. A little dieting will help live longer healthier lives.