Obama Approves Resumption of Guantanamo Bay Military Trials | USA | English: "President Barack Obama on Monday approved the resumption of controversial military trials for suspected terrorists at the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The decision, which ends a two-year ban on military trials of detainees at the facility, is disappointing for some legal scholars.
The White House released a new executive order for Guantanamo trials to resume, after a long review of judicial options concerning alleged terrorists.
President Obama promised better safeguards for the rights of detainees, following criticism by human rights groups and other countries for a lack of fairness.
The executive order states that the Obama administration remains committed to eventually closing the detention facility, where about 170 detainees remain in custody. It also said the U.S. system of justice remains a key part of the war against al-Qaida terrorists.
In a background briefing, senior administration officials said the order strengthens U.S. security needs and American values."
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