A recent flurry of activity by the London Guantánamo Campaign (LGC) and its supporters sought to capitalise on President Obama's UK state visit (24-26 May) and the Royal Wedding (29 April) to press home two of their key demands:



1. The return of two men with ties to the UK still being held in Guantánamo indefinitely without charge, namely former British residents Shaker Aamer and Ahmed Belbacha;

Tuesday 11th January, 2011 - A silent lunchtime vigil organised by the London Guantánamo Campaign was held outside the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square to mark the 9th anniversary of the opening of the US military torture camp at Guantánamo Bay. At least 50 people took part in the hour-long vigil. There was a strong media presence, with a lot of photographers and videographers, and some report…

North side of Trafalgar Square, outside the National Gallery.

A new documentary telling the story of Guantánamo: torture, extraordinary rendition and secret prisons. Examining how the Bush administration turned its back on domestic and international law, rounding up prisoners in Afghanistan and Pakistan without adequate screening and often for large bounty payments.  Focusing on the stories of three prisoners, Shaker Aamer, Binyam Mohamed and Omar Degha…

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Followed by Q&A.

Birkbeck College, University of London, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HX.

With Omar Deghayes, Andy Worthington and Polly Nash.

This screening is organized by the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies.

Demonstrators in orange jumpsuits and black hoods held a vigil opposite Downing Street calling for liberty and justice for Shaker Aamer the last Londoner held in Guantanamo.