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Camp X-Ray prisoners: the pictures that caused the stir from the BBC


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/1771816.stm



Sunday, 20 January, 2002, 15:21 GMT
In pictures: Camp X-Ray prisoners

The US Government has released several official photographs of inmates in the prison camp at Guantanamo Bay, where the United States is holding 110 suspected members of the Taleban and Osama Bin Laden's al-Qaeda network.
The pictures, which initial reports suggested were taken as the detainees arrived at the base, sparked controversy. Some human rights groups said the pictures were reminiscent of scenes of torture during the Cold War. Washington argues that the captives are being treated humanely, stressing that they are extremely dangerous people.




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guan1.jpg The prisoners are shown on arrival wearing goggles, ear muffs, masks and gloves, which the US said are a
guan2.jpg Washington has denied the captives
guan3.jpg Each prisoner has been issued with a jumpsuit, sandals, flask and shampoo
guan4.jpg Critics however say the conditions for the suspects are below US standards for convicted prisoners
guan5.jpg The men are kept in cells measuring 1.8m by 2.4m, which are open to the elements
guan6.jpg The suspects have not been allowed lawyers, and it is unclear when or if they will be allowed legal advice.
guan7.jpg Despite the concerns, the camp is being expanded to take in hundreds more detainees

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