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Understanding Guantánamo Bay: Current Prisoner Status and Future Implications

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Understanding Guantánamo Bay: Current Prisoner Status and Future Implications

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  • Guantánamo Bay has housed hundreds during the war on terrorism, but only 15 prisoners remain as it approaches its 24th year.
  • Previous U.S. presidents have had differing approaches towards the facility’s future, with no successful closure to date.
  • Current detainees, aged 45 to 63, come from various countries, including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Somalia, reflecting diverse backgrounds.
  • Most of the remaining captives were transferred from the C.I.A.'s secret program, facing lengthy legal processes regarding their cases.
  • Closure may depend on Congressional action to lift a ban on transferring prisoners to U.S. soil, raising cost concerns.

For full article, visit The New York Times.

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