Press statement on resumption of military commissions, US Department of Defense, July 18, 2005 . Excerpt:The Office of Military Commissions...
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AP is reporting that US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld has said that military trials of two suspected terrorists held at Guantanamo Bay will resume as soon as possible and charges will be filed against eight other detainees.2:25 PM...
Australia wants speedy military trial for Gitmo detainee, but lawyers balk
After US courts approved military trials for terrorism suspects, Australian Attorney-General Philip Ruddock said his government now wished for a speedy trial for David Hicks , an Australian who was captured in...
US military probe finds no abuse of Australian Gitmo detainees
An investigation conducted by the US Navy Criminal Investigation Services has found no evidence to support allegations that Australian Guantanamo Bay detainees were abused. In a letter written to Australian Prime Minister John Howard released...
Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, et al., US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, July 15, 2005 . Excerpt:Hamdan claims that AR 190-8 entitles him to have a "competent tribunal"...
International brief ~ Zimbabwe reauthorizes makeshift dwellings after demolitions
Leading Friday's international brief, Zimbabwe Local Government and National Housing Minister Ignatius Chombo admitted to reporters today that reconstruction plans announced by Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe would be incapable of meeting the housing needs of individuals made...
BREAKING NEWS ~ Appeals court rules Gitmo detainees may be tried by military commissions
AP is reporting that a US federal appeals court has ruled that Guantanamo detainees may be tried by military commissions. Read the US DC Circuit Court of Appeals opinion in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld. JURIST's Paper Chase provides background...
International brief ~ Afghan electoral commission releases final candidates list
Leading Tuesday's international brief, the Joint Electoral Management Body in Afghanistan released the final list of approved candidates on Tuesday for the upcoming national parliamentary elections currently scheduled for September 18 . Under...
International brief ~ Peru judge orders 118 military officers arrested for 1988 massacre
Leading Thursday's international brief, a Peruvian judge has ordered the arrest of 118 current and retired military officers for their alleged involvement in a 1988 attack against the Andean village of Cayara , in which soldiers allegedly...
Kuwaiti judge orders medical commission to investigate allegations of torture
A Kuwaiti judge has approved an independent medical commission to investigate allegations of torture by 37 detainees being held by Kuwaiti authorities for plotting attacks against US soldiers and killing four policemen in January. The medical board, made up...