Sami Al Hajj has been released from Guantanamo
- Published on 2/05/2008
Sami Al Hajj, the 39-year-old Sudanese Al Jazeera cameraman who had been held in US custody since December 2001, has finally been transferred back to Sudan from Guantanamo.
He will be reunited with his wife and son after more than 6 years of detention. No charges have ever been laid against him during this time.
The Pentagon has not confirmed his release, however his civilian lawyer has made a statement welcoming this development.
For several years Sami has been the subject of Amnesty International's campaign in countering terror with justice.
Thanks to everyone who took action for Sami's release!
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This is welcome news for Sami and his family, and I thank everyone who supported him through his ongoing ordeal in Guantanamo Bay.
The fact that Sami has been relesed after 6 years without charges being laid, shows how probable it is that most Guantanamo prisoners are completely innocent (otherwise, why not lay charges?).
So now, with the political tides turning in the USA, it is crucial that all of us around the world (include our leaders) continue to exert constant pressure on the USA to SHUT DOWN GUANTANAMO IN 2008.
comment by:
Ashman
06/05/2008
01:01 PM
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