Omar Khadr, a 21, detained in Guantanamo bay has been there since 2002 when he was 15 years old. He is a canadian citizen who was accused of war crimes in Afghanistan. Omar was charged of alleged murder for throwing a grenate at a US sargent as well as consiracy, providing support for terrorism and spying. Since 2002 he has had abusive interrogations and been through solitary confinement. He said that he was "shackled in painful positions, threatend with rape and used as a human mop". Most children at Guantanamo have been given basic rights such as rights to special housing and education, but Khadr has had no access to education or other rehabilitation assistance. Khadr's legal counsel will argue against the US commisions and are trying to have his trial moved to a international tribunal. For more check the article....
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Besides the fact that he should have the basic rights that are laid out in the CRC or CEDAW whichever one i forget, are children even allowed to be tryed for war-crimes ever? That is beyond absurd if they can be blamed for something like that. This kid is 15-- cant drink, vote, cant even drive but apparently he is a threat to the safety of the world. Nice...
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