'Half of Guantánamo' on strike

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(Guardian UK) More than half of the remaining detainees at Guantánamo Bay are now on a hunger strike, US military officials confirmed Sunday.

Of the 166 inmates at the controversial detention camp in Cuba, 84 are refusing all food as a protest against their indefinite confinement and conditions at the centre.

The figure is almost double the number previously released by officials, although inmates and their lawyers have long suggested that a majority of inmates were taking part.

Amongst those refusing food is Shaker Aamer, who has spent 11 years at Guantánamo. He remains behind bars despite being cleared for release six years ago. ....................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/apr/21/guantanamo-bay-hunger-strike-half-inmates

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1. At least 55 detainees have been cleared for release by the U.S. govt, but aren't.

Here's a list of them.

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2. I expect more from a Democratic President. nm