A Look Around Guantanamo

The process of force-feeding has been condemned by the United Nations and the American Medical Association. They say it is a betrayal of medical ethics. The military staff, though, who carry out the procedure, says it would be unethical to allow a patient to starve. The US military insists that it is legal and complies with the same practice carried out in federal prisons.The goal is clearly to ensure that none of the prisoners dies. One detainee has been on hunger strike for more than five years. The camp's psychologist says many of those refusing meals are suffering from depression. But few are willing to seek help.
That sense of defiance was born out as we were escorted quickly around Guantanamo. In Camp Six, we heard one detainee shouting out in protest. Later, a few prisoners appear to catch a glimpse of our presence from behind the screens that are used to block their line of sight. MORE