Friday, August 29, 2008

Go Amnesty

Amnesty International USA, the human rights group is bringing their “live-size model of a maximum security Guantanamo Bay cell” on tour to the cities. The cell is a replica of a Camp 5 cell. It brings to life the harsh realities of illegal detention to concerned citizens and highlights the human rights violations that Guantanamo symbolizes. The cell includes a steel toilet, florescent lights and a sliding metal door. Detainees reported being held in isolation in similar cells for as long as 23 hours.


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