Tag Archives: G4S

Reprieve re involvement w/CIA: Why doesn’t @David_Cameron stick to his original promise?

Reprieve: +44 (0) 7791 755 415 For immediate release: Sun Feb 1, 2015 New torture inquiry may be “necessary,” concedes PM David Cameron has suggested that a further inquiry into the UK’s involvement in CIA torture may be necessary after … Continue reading

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Despite videoed torture, @guardian publishes smiling Shaker Aamer, excuses @David_Cameron, @BarackObama

Barack Obama to ‘prioritise’ case of Guantánamo detainee Shaker Aamer | US news | The Guardian The prime minister knows that he has to lobby on behalf of Aamer in Washington with care because of the key role played by … Continue reading

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Reprieve freed 69 Guantánamo detainees so far – help them free others

This week marks 13 years since the US started detaining and abusing prisoners at Guantánamo Bay. Men like Shaker Aamer and Emad Hassan have endured 13 years of detention without trial, including daily beatings, solitary confinement and brutal force-feeding sessions. … Continue reading

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@David_Cameron wants @BarackObama to lie to him about Guantánamo #torture …

Reprieve: +44 (0) 207 553 8160 For immediate release: Thurs Jan 15, 2015 Cameron urged to secure Guantanamo Brit’s release, amid new evidence of abuse Lawyers for a British resident held in Guantanamo Bay for the last 13 years have … Continue reading

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Reprieve to Metropolitan Police: Investigate G4S role in Guantánamo

Reprieve: +44 (0) 207 553 8160 For immediate release: Mon Jan 12, 2015 Police asked to investigate G4S over Guantanamo role British security firm G4S could be criminally liable for its involvement in Guantanamo Bay, according to a new complaint … Continue reading

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UK’s G4S guards held harmless for Jimmy Mubenga’s death

Published on Dec 22, 2014 After three G4S guards were acquitted of the murder of Angolan asylum seeker Jimmy Mubenga, Aaron Bastani looks at why racism and white supremacy are so endemic within the British legal system.

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UK: G4S security guards cleared of manslaughter #ICantBreathe

Jimmy Mubenga’s widow shocked as security guards cleared of manslaughter | UK news | The Guardian The widow of Jimmy Mubenga, the Angolan man who died after being physically restrained on a deportation flight, said she was “shocked and disappointed” … Continue reading

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Reprieve: comment on UN panel’s declaration that force-feeding is illegal

Reprieve +44 (0) 207 553 8160 For immediate release: Fri Nov 28, 2014 Guantanamo force-feeding is illegal, says UN body: Reprieve comment A United Nations panel has said that the force-feeding of hunger-striking detainees at Guantanamo Bay is a violation … Continue reading

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Miami Herald is apparently okay with 142 detainess still being held at Guantánamo

Who’s still being held at Guantánamo | The Miami Herald Here is a list of 142 detainees currently held at Guantánamo. McClatchy Newspapers and the Miami Herald consulted court and other public records as well as sources in tandem with … Continue reading

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G4S sells contract secretively to address human rights angst

G4S sells subsidiary running services at Guantánamo Bay for $135m | Business | The Guardian G4S said the contract did not cover any direct services to the prison. It said: “We take our responsibilities on human rights very seriously. We announced … Continue reading

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