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Guantanamo on the Euphrates: What Next for Detainees in Syria?

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Gresham College
Barnard's Inn Hall Holborn, London, EC1N 2HH
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Gresham College

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For ten years, men, women and children (including Shamima Begum, trafficked from London at 15) have been confined in camps in northeast Syria, often at the behest of the U.K. and its allies. As Assad’s regime collapses, many are fleeing. But where can they go, when many have had their passports revoked? Men such as Jack Letts spent years in secret prisons before being transferred en masse to Iraq, where the U.S. funds their incarceration and trials involving torture and the death penalty. I will report on recent visits to Syria and Iraq attempting to reunite these detainees with the rule of law. A lecture by Professor Clive Stafford Smith This event is also available to watch live online. To register, visit: Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham College's mission, please consider making a donation: Donate Today | Gresham College

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