Obama acts on Guantanamo trials

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7841492.stm

Barack Obama has requested the suspension of all military tribunals at Guantanamo Bay, in his first major act as the new US president.

The request would halt proceedings in 21 pending cases, including one against five men accused of plotting the 11 September 2001 attacks.

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Created by SamSam on 21 January 2009

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Let's hope this is the beginning of the end for Guantanamo.

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