UN wants Guantanamo prison closed

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published February 19, 2006 at 9:00 PM PST

This story was published more than 19 years ago.

A recently released United Nations report says the US should close its prison in Guantanamo Bay. Host Tom Fudge speaks with professor Marjorie Cohn about the details of the report, and if the US can

A recently released United Nations report says the US should close its prison in Guantanamo Bay. Host Tom Fudge speaks with professor Marjorie Cohn about the details of the report, and if the US can be forced to shut down the detention center.

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Marjorie Cohn , a law professor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, and President-elect of the National Lawyers Guild. Her emphasis is in Criminal Law, International Human Rights Law and U.S. foreign policy.

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A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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