From the Archive
WAT Mid-June Update
The Bergdahl-Guantanamo Prisoner Exchange
In the midst of the media frenzy about the Bergdahl-Guantanamo Prisoner exchange, there has been a deeply troubling national discourse that portrays all the men in Guantanamo as security risks and calls for the prison to remain open indefinitely. Witness Against Torture has engaged in the conversation, and our own Palina Prasasouk has written this piece for Truthout.org. Our friend, Andy Worthington, has also written two important pieces, for PolicyMic & CloseGuantanamo.org that speak to the truth of what is happening, and the ongoing crisis of Guantanamo’s existence. Please take a minute to read and share these pieces, along with Jeremy Varon’s analysis of where we stand as a movement.
Report on May 23rd Global Day of action to close Guantanamo
The Global Day of Action to Close Guantanamo and End Indefinite Detention garnered national and international participation, with activity in over 50 cities in eight different countries. It’s inspiring to see the photos and read reports from many of those who participated on May 23rd.
June 26th – June 30th in Washington, DC
Participate in Torture Awareness Week with Witness Against Torture June 26th is the date that the United Nations has marked as the International Day in Support of Survivors and Victims of Torture. Every year Witness Against Torture travels to Washington D.C. to support events organized by the Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition (TASSC) and other human rights organizations for Torture Awareness Week. This year, we will be gathering in Washington, D.C. from June 26th to June 30th. You are invited to join us. Email witnesstorture@gmail.com if you are interested in participating and/or helping to organize activities while in DC.
Witness Against Torture FRIDAY FAST FOR JUSTICE
Join in solidarity with the men through the Fast for Justice
Please consider joining WAT’s Friday Fast for Justice. If you join the fast, we would ask you to:
- Fast on Friday, in any form you like;
- Make three phone calls (click here to see who we are currently focusing our calls on
- Write to a prisoner at Guantánamo. (click here for instructions on how)
If you are already participating in or are interested in participating in theFriday Fast for Justice, please sign up here.
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