Donald Trump signs order to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to keep open the US military prison at Guantanamo Bay, marking a formal reversal of his predecessor's eight-year effort to shut it down.

Donald Trump signs order to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to keep open the US military prison at Guantanamo Bay, marking a formal reversal of his predecessor's eight-year effort to shut it down.

Mr Trump made it clear during his campaign that he wanted Guantanamo to remain open and to "load it up with some bad dudes", but he has not yet sent a new detainee to the facility.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited