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November 20, 2014

Nursing Group Backs Navy Officer Who Refused to Force-Feed Guantánamo Bay Prisoners 
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A leading U.S. nursing group has come out in support of a Navy medical
officer at Guantánamo Bay who this year became the first known prison
official to refuse to force-feed hunger-striking detainees. The
unidentified male nurse now faces potential disciplinary charges that
could ultimately lead to a discharge and loss of benefits. In a letter
addressed to Navy officials, the American Nurses Association said: "The
military setting does not change the nurse’s ethical commitments or
standards."

 

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