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85 Groups Urge Congress to Reject Guantánamo Migrant Camp

4/10/2026

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Dozens of US and international human rights organizations oppose the Trump administration's plan to establish a migrant camp for Cubans at Guantánamo Bay.
A letter to Congress from 85 groups expresses concern over a Pentagon commander's comments regarding the camp.
The United Nations warns of a potential humanitarian collapse in Cuba, worsened by US sanctions.
Advocates argue for lifting the embargo and fuel blockade instead of detaining migrants.
The letter calls for an end to inhumane detention practices at Guantánamo.

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Dozens of US and international human rights organizations oppose the Trump administration's plan to establish a migrant camp for Cubans at Guantánamo Bay.
A letter to Congress from 85 groups expresses concern over a Pentagon commander's comments regarding the camp.
The United Nations warns of a potential humanitarian collapse in Cuba, worsened by US sanctions.
Advocates argue for lifting the embargo and fuel blockade instead of detaining migrants.
The letter calls for an end to inhumane detention practices at Guantánamo.