13-04-30 Guantanamo Bay and the Ongoing Hunger Strike

6 Horrifying Facts Every American Should Know About Guantanamo Bay and the Ongoing Hunger Strike

As the hunger strike grows, the U.S. is sending more medical personnel to help force-feed the prisoners. Here are some of the facts you should know about the protest and the prison camp.

Guantanamo Prison Flight
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April 30, 2013  |  

 

 

 

 

The hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay continues to grow. The U.S. recently forced many prisoners into solitary confinement. The military now admits that 100 prisoners at the camp are refusing to eat. But lawyers for Guantanamo detainees say that more than 130 detainees are on hunger strike.

While the claims and counter-claims bounce back and forth, the situation continues to deteriorate. Here’s 6 facts you should know about Guantanamo Bay and the ongoing act of protest most of the prisoners are participating in.

1. U.S. Medical Reinforcements Have Arrived to Force-Feed Prisoners

2. Hunger Strike Sparked By Raids, Fueled By Indefinite Detention

3. 86 Detainees Have Been Cleared for Release--But They’re Still There

4. Obama Can Help Change the Situation

5. Clashes at Camps

6. Torture Was Endemic

Alex Kane is AlterNet's New York-based World editor, and an assistant editor forMondoweiss. Follow him on Twitter @alexbkane.