Tag: Guantanamo Bay

Chain link fence and concertina wire surrounds a deserted guard tower within Joint Task Force Guantanamo's Camp Delta at the U.S. Naval Base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
DEFENCE

Marines and soldiers are setting up tents at Guantanamo Bay for migrant deportations under Trump

Over the weekend, Soldiers and Marines were deployed to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to assist with “holding operations” in response to President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement measures and the intention to utilize the facility for the detention of migrants who have entered the United States unlawfully. As of Monday, there were 310 service members stationed at Guantanamo Bay to support the detention efforts, according to … Continue reading Marines and soldiers are setting up tents at Guantanamo Bay for migrant deportations under Trump

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Chain link fence and concertina wire surrounds a deserted guard tower within Joint Task Force Guantanamo's Camp Delta at the U.S. Naval Base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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Trump plans to establish a facility at Guantanamo to accommodate 30,000 migrants

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday his intention to direct the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security to establish a migrant detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, capable of accommodating up to 30,000 migrants. The naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, already contains a migrant facility that has been intermittently utilized for decades, distinct from the high-security prison for foreign terrorism suspects. This facility … Continue reading Trump plans to establish a facility at Guantanamo to accommodate 30,000 migrants

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U.S. President Joe Biden talks on a phone while walking towards Marine One as he departs the White House in Washington, U.S.
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Biden spoke with families of Americans held in Afghanistan, per the White House

U.S. President Joe Biden engaged in a conversation on Sunday with the families of three Americans who have been detained in Afghanistan by the Taliban since 2022, reaffirming his dedication to securing the release of Americans unjustly held abroad, according to the White House. The Biden administration has been in negotiations with the Taliban since at least July regarding a proposal to exchange the three … Continue reading Biden spoke with families of Americans held in Afghanistan, per the White House

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US and Honduras troops work together during training exercises at Zambrano Artillery Range in Honduras.
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What is prompting Honduras to consider the expulsion of US military personnel?

Honduras has issued a warning regarding the potential expulsion of United States troops in response to President Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportations of refugees and asylum seekers from Central America. Trump’s initiative could impact hundreds of thousands of individuals from Honduras, a nation that is home to a significant US military installation. This situation highlights the tensions between the United States, the world’s leading superpower, … Continue reading What is prompting Honduras to consider the expulsion of US military personnel?

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U.S. President Donald Trump is interviewed by Fox and Friends co-host Pete Hegseth at the White House in Washington, U.S.
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Hegseth, a supporter of ousting ‘woke’ military leaders, has been chosen as defense secretary

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has selected Pete Hegseth, a Fox News commentator and military veteran, to serve as his secretary of defense. Hegseth has been vocal in his criticism of what he terms “woke” policies implemented by Pentagon leadership, has opposed the inclusion of women in combat roles, and has raised questions about the qualifications of the top American general, suggesting that race may have … Continue reading Hegseth, a supporter of ousting ‘woke’ military leaders, has been chosen as defense secretary

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