> I have not, however, discovered anything indicating that it would not be
> possible for detainees or their legal representatives to protest the
> specific conditions of their confinement. 

It was reported in a few places that the non-US soil/lack of
representation was a consideration, as well as the fact that they'd be
out of the spotlight of the US media.  I can't find a specific
reference, most likely because I heard it on the BBC. :/ ..but I did
come across it before hearing it from Jeroen

> Additionally, a Pentagon
> spokeperson stated today that prisoners are being given, each day, 3
> "culturally appropriate meals", health care, exercise, and I've also read
> that each prisoner will be given a copy of the Koran and a prayer mat.
> While they're certainly not in the lap of luxury, they are also not subject
> to what I would describe as human rights violations.

I suppose not, but on the other hand, the media and Red Cross/Crecent
aren't being allowed to speak with or see the prisoners, it was floated
by the US administration that several prisoners were drugged during the
flight.. sure, its not getting whipped about the head, but its still not
Geneva Convention valid.

Speaking of which, I wish they'd make up their minds - we're either at
war and they're POWs or we're not and they're not.

-j-

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