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Why is Guantanamo prison still open?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Guantanamo Bay opened after the US invasion of Afghanistan.25 years later, the war is over, but the prison remains open…

Key facts

  • Guantanamo Bay opened after the US invasion of Afghanistan.25 years later, the war is over, but the prison remains open…
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:49:11 UTC.

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