Despite Obama's intention to shut down Guantanamo Bay, his January 22nd 2010 deadline will remain unaccomplished. With the recent increase of Yemeni prisoners, and those left with no sign of trial, Guantanamo Bay does not seem to be approaching the fate Obama had in store. With recent findings of al-Qaeda training in Yemen, there is a greater hesitation to eliminate Guantanamo Bay. Those prisoners facing the possibility of no trial may be moved to a new location in Thomson, Illinois.
As Guantanamo Bay's future becomes more cloudy, human rights activists grow more frustrated. While the facility fails to release those who were cleared, activists speak out on the injustice these individuals. Despite their protests, it has become increasingly more difficult for prisoners to seek an appeal.
Due to these many set-backs, it appears as though Guantanamo Bay is currently facing an uncertain future.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8443635.stm
By: Meredith Hess
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