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June 21, 2021

Two Guantánamo Prisoners Granted Release After 17 Years in Captivity Without Charge
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Two more prisoners held at Guantánamo Bay have been cleared for release
after 17 years behind bars without charge. Eleven prisoners have been
cleared to leave the military prison, but the U.S. government has yet to
negotiate for their transfers with other countries. This week, activists
with the group Witness Against Torture are holding a solidarity fast and
vigil with the 40 remaining prisoners at Guantánamo Bay.


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