U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, CubaThe Taliban Who May Leave Gitmo -- CNN
As part of its efforts to explore peace talks with the Taliban, the Obama administration is considering the controversial release of several senior Taliban figures from the detention camp at Guantanamo Bay. The names of those being considered for release have not been disclosed, and the conditions are still being discussed. But diplomatic sources say they would probably be relocated to Qatar in the Persian Gulf, where the Taliban is negotiating the establishment of a liaison office to facilitate dialogue with the U.S.
The administration has said any discussion about releasing the detainees is very preliminary and hinges on the Taliban renouncing terrorism and agreeing to peace talks.
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My Comment: President Obama's political opponents are incensed that this "deal" is going through, with some trying to mobilize public support against this release.
As to what is my take on this "possible release" .... the 5 men who are being slated for release are not angels, and some of them should be in a war crimes court room for genocide. But .... the U.S. public (overall) does not care .... they just want U.S. forces out of Afghanistan and if it means releasing war criminals .... so be it.