(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/20/23) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the transfer an Algerian detainee from Guantanamo Bay to Algeria, bringing the population of the facility down to 30.
In a statement, CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert S. McCaw said:
“We welcome this latest transfer and continue to urge the Biden administration to finally close this symbol of injustice that has stained the international reputation of our nation for far too long. Only the release of all cleared detainees and the closure of the entire facility will end this dark chapter in American history.”
For more information on the unconstitutional military camp at Guantanamo Bay Cuba, CAIR recommends visiting Georgetown University’s Bridge Initiative website:
Guantánamo Bay Military Prison: Narratives and Numbers.
CAIR has repeatedly called for the closure of Guantanamo.
SEE: A Prayer to Close Guantanamo
Rally: Join CAIR on May 23 Global Day of Action to Close Guantanamo and End Indefinite Detention
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CONTACT: CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, e-Mitchell@cair.com; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, rmccaw@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Coordinator Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, iallison@cair.com