Omar Khadr: Delayed transfer from Guantanamo Bay to Canada goes to court

[CHIMO]

Source: Torstar

Omar Khadr’s lawyers tried diplomacy, then a media campaign, but with still no word from Ottawa as to when the Toronto-born prisoner will be transferred to Canada to serve the remainder of his sentence, they’re taking the fight to the courts.

Harsh words for Ottawa also came Friday from Guantanamo’s former chief prosecutor, Col. Morris Davis, who has been openly critical of the military commissions he once defended.

“The United States and Canada like to believe we’re shining examples of what rights and justice are all about,” Davis said.

“Treating Omar Khadr like some political hot potato that neither government wants to get stuck holding takes some of the shine of the credibility of what we claim we represent.



Read more: http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/1226450--omar-khadr-delayed-transfer-from-guantanamo-bay-to-canada-goes-to-court

[Solly Mack]

1. K&R

[msanthrope]

2. I don't think Canada wants him back. nt

[Canuckistanian]

3. Don't look for Khadr to be transferred any time soon

We have a reactionary RW government that refuses to deal with anything that might get their base riled up.

Unfortunately, justice and Canadian Law are the victims here.