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Jillian McKoy, jpmckoy@bu.edu
Michael Saunders, msaunder@bu.edu
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BOSTON, MA – January 11, 2024 marks the 22nd anniversary of the opening of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, a facility shrouded in controversy and synonymous with indefinite detention and alleged human rights abuses. Established in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, Guantanamo has held hundreds of individuals suspected of terrorism, many without charge or trial, and under conditions widely condemned by international human rights organizations.
A Legacy of Controversy:
Guantanamo Bay stands as a stark reminder of the dangers of sacrificing human rights in the name of security. As we mark this anniversary, we must not forget the individuals who have been held in this legal limbo for years, nor can we turn a blind eye to the erosion of legal principles that Guantanamo represents. It is time to close this chapter in U.S. history and recommit ourselves to upholding the values of justice and human dignity.
For more information, contact:
Sondra Crosby, BU School of Public Health, scrosby@bu.edu
George Annas, BU School of Public Health, gjannas@bu.edu
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Dr Crosby reported being employed by the US Department of Defense Office of Military Commissions as a medical expert on torture and has provided testimony in the pretrial hearings on this topic. No other disclosures were reported.