Guantanamo Bay
In a reversal of policy, the UK has asked the US to release five former residents.
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| Guantanamo Bay detainees [AP] |
In a reversal of policy, Britain has asked the United States for the release of five former residents being held in Guantanamo Bay.
The US says it welcomes the request, in line with its desire to reduce the number of detainees at the camp, but will seek assurances relating to security.
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Published On 27 Sep 2007