Guantanamo Bay Flashcards

1
Q

what / where is Guantanamo bay?

A

US prison base in cuba

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2
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why is the location important?

A

because it is a US base in a country that has not signed the UDHR - means hr abuses are technically justified

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3
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what does the US do to the prisoners?

A

uses torture and rendition - violates UDHR

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4
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how does the US justify this?

A

helps to protect national security and saves lives

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5
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what is bad about the prison?

A

no fair trial for prisoners, some may confess just to stop the torture

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