The storm departed the country in the early hours, travelling west over the South China Sea
weather3 hours ago
The Guantanamo Bay camp, beyond the reach of US courts and international law, runs in the face of celebrated American values such as individual freedom, human rights, and the rule of law. America would do itself a favour by shutting the prison, which has invited repeated flak from international human rights groups. Not only the United Nations has demanded closure of the camp, two former presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton in addition to several Republican and Democrat lawmakers have urged the Bush administration to either close the camp or try the 500 plus detainees in US courts.
The Bay has provided a good opportunity to America’s critics to corner it. The US and its allies in the ‘war on terror’ have been repeatedly accused of acting independent of courts and the due process of law. Democratic and civilised nations like US and its allies have all the more reason to uphold the rule of law while dealing with those seen as a threat to peace and security.
The so-called terror suspects, most of them captured during the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, should be given an opportunity to defend themselves either in US courts or their own countries in accordance with the Geneva Conventions on Prisoners of War. If there is no evidence against them, they should be allowed to go home. Cooped like animals without air and light, they have already suffered enough during the past five years.
The storm departed the country in the early hours, travelling west over the South China Sea
weather3 hours ago
Skies are forecast to be partly cloudy in general and cloudy at times
weather3 hours ago
Reflecting on his milestone, K.P. Mohammed is grateful for the opportunities the country has provided
uae5 hours ago
Will this asteroid pose any threat to our home planet? Here's what experts say
space5 hours ago
It will require participants to download an app and register before completing 50 challenges throughout the month of November
uae5 hours ago
Indian residents in the UAE share their tips for an eco-friendly celebration
lifestyle5 hours ago
Add a dash of sweet to your festivities with our round-up of homemade desserts
food5 hours ago
Fireworks, food, family and fun are on the menu
lifestyle5 hours ago