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21 Aug 2013

Guantanamo authorities block Solzhenitsyn’s ‘Gulag Archipelago’

The authorities at Guntanamo Bay have blocked attempts by Shaker Aamer's lawyers to deliver a copy of Alexander Solzhenitsyn's The Gulag Archipelago during a recent visit.
14 Aug 2013

Former MI6 officer begins hunger strike in support of Shaker Aamer

A former British intelligence officer has embarked on a week-long hunger strike in support of Guantanamo detainees – in particular British resident Shaker Aamer.
29 Jul 2013

Shaker Aamer’s children tell Senate of life without their father

The children of British resident and Gunatanamo detainee Shaker Aamer have submitted statements to a US Senate hearing, describing life without their father.
27 Jul 2013

Families of Gunatanamo detainees tell Senate of 'suffering' and 'anguish'

Family members of Guantanamo detainees have submitted letters to a US Senate Hearing on closing the prison, describing the nightmare of living without their loved ones.
19 Jan 2012

Closure of UK Detainee Inquiry an opportunity for real accountability, says Amnesty

The UK government's decision to conclude the work of the Detainee Inquiry provides an opportunity to address the failures of the current system.
8 Feb 2011

British man faces terror trial in Iraq

A British man is to stand trial in Iraq on terrorism charges, amid claims that he suffered prolonged torture while being held in secret detention.
15 Dec 2010

Australian detainee policy could violate international law

Australia's new policy of transferring prisoners detained in Afghanistan to Afghan and US forces could violate international law, Amnesty has warned.
7 Sep 2010

Zambia called to account on 'routine' police abuse of detainees

Human Rights Watch says the Zambian government must halt police abuse of detainees, investigate violations and strengthen grievance mechanisms.

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