Obama to restart military trials for terror suspects

US President Barack Obama has restarted a Bush-era military trial system for a small number of Guantanamo detainees, but with new legal protections for suspects.

In a statement, Obama announced the decision, arguing that it will ensure a legitimate forum to prosecute alleged terrorists being held at the detention centre at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

“This is the best way to protect our country, while upholding our deeply held values,” Obama said of his decision, that has been criticised by liberal groups.