The Guantanamo-Bay
A preliminary, the Guantanamo-Bay was used as a naval base, but it was later subdivided to host the combatants’ detainees. There have been long trials periods in the camp since its establishment, depicting poor and unjust decisions by the military commission. However, due to the overwhelming torture in the detention camp, human rights and the global society have raised concerns. Some of the combatants who were arrested in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries are still detained without any update on when the trials will be done. Due to the long stay at the detention camp, some of the detainees tend to take away their life due to lack of an alternative option (Savage, P. 1).
In connection with the Guantanamo-Bay issue, the British government came out clearly stating that they are not pleased with the torture situation on the Bay. However, despite the slow pace of performance and the willingness to compensate the victims of torture during the long period of trials, the U.S. still feels that it is unsafe to authorize the trials in the U.S. The involvement of Russia in the issue led to the reemergence of Clinton into the issue to clarify the best way forward towards achieving a permanent solution.
The US being the overall authority on this matter, the final decision is still not yet reached. Other investigators argue that it is better to detain the victims till the entire terrorist shall have become extinct. This means that it is not with full authorization that Americans will accept to relocate the trial scene (Davidson and O’Keefe, P. 1).
Protection of the human rights
From the Geneva Convention, everybody including the prisoners has their fundamental rights lawfully, despite the opposition towards the terrorist groups and organizations stated in the Fifth Amendment. The frequent suicidal cases raise concern regarding the lives of other remaining prisoners. On other hand, the Amnesty International requests on the closure of the Bay have been turned down likewise the European Union and the United Nations. It is surprising that despite the sufferings at the Bay, the judicial system concerned is relaxed in the quest to free the detainees due to the adjustment in accordance with the US supreme courts’ decision. Following the long struggle at the Guantanamo Bay, President Obama has reiterated that he plans to close down the detention camp and the detainees be taken for trials in the United States New York federal court before the end of his first tenure in office. The policy that would lead to a compromise over the Bay is under draft with an aim of coherent closure of the prison (Davidson and O’Keefe, P. 1).
However, the relocation of the trials to the US would allow the friends and relatives of the victims of terror to have first-hand information, witnessing live convictions within New York where most of the victims lost their lives. Additionally, other options for the trial of the combatants are, for example, the Military Base at Guantanamo Bay which requires slightly more collective decisions in order to revamp the lost integrity in the present judiciary. Despite the threats that may arise due to the relocation of the trial to the Federal court in New York can be still eliminated by downtown Manhattan following the reports by the New York authority. Within global law, a threat to international security is a matter of concern despite the prevailing situations. Article 111 has authorized the US to be the supreme head authorized to make realistic decisions despite their speed.
Works cited
Davidson, Joe and O’Keefe, ED. Obama Announces 2-Year Pay Freeze For Federal Workers. Web.
Savage, Charlie. Closing Guantánamo Fades as a Priority. Web.