European debate on Guantanamo prisoners

The European Parliament has been debating the resettlement of prisoners detained by the US at Guantanamo Bay.

EU Justice Commissioner Jacques Barrot told MEPs that some of those released would not be able to return to their countries of origin due to fear of torture.

He said that they may need to be sent to a third country adding that some could be accepted by EU member states.
However, he said that EU member states would have to decided on a case by case by case basis.

Czech Deputy Prime Minister Alexandr Vondra welcomed US President Barack Obama's decision to review the renditions policy to ensure that it is in line with international law.

He said that taken with the decision to close Guantanamo, this would strengthen counter-terrorism co-operation and would restore a better climate in transatlantic relations.

RTE

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