On AlterNet: ahmed ghappour

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Five New Reasons (and One Old One) Why We Must Close Guantanamo Now

Liliana Segura, AlterNet. June 6, 2009.
A surprising poll shows that by wide margins, Americans don't want to see Gitmo shut down -- here's why it should be closed forever.

Little Known Military Thug Squad Still Brutalizing Prisoners at Gitmo Under Obama

Jeremy Scahill, AlterNet. May 15, 2009.
The 'Black Shirts' of Guantanamo routinely terrorize prisoners, breaking bones, gouging eyes, squeezing testicles, and 'dousing' them with chemicals.

Famed Gitmo Lawyer Facing Six Months in Prison For Writing Letter to Obama Detailing Torture of Client

Comment Is FreeApril 2, 2009.
Clive Stafford Smith is accused of 'unprofessional conduct' by Pentagon officials who monitor communication between Gitmo prisoners and their lawyers.

Guantanamo Lawyer Cites 'Ramping Up in Abuse' Since Obama Took Office

Liliana Segura, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. February 25, 2009.
The claim that Gitmo guards are getting "their kicks in" follows a Pentagon report boasting humane conditions at Gitmo.

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