Tens of political activists have gathered in front of the White House, calling on US President Barack Obama to close the Guantanamo Bay Prison in Cuba, Press TV reports.
The protesters in Washington DC wore prison-style jumpsuits in support of the 166 prisoners being held at the notorious US prison.
As a result of the protest, Pennsylvania Avenue was closed down.
Reports say more than two-thirds of the inmates at the prison are currently on hunger strike.
“It’s a big difference to know that you’re on hunger strike and that you’re probably going to die from it,” human rights activist and hunger striker, Diane Wilson said. Full story...
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