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Attorney Tells Why Guantanamo Detainee Attempted Suicide in Front of Him

Attorney Tells Why Guantanamo Detainee Attempted Suicide in Front of Him

More than twenty detainees in the Guantanamo Bay prison have attempted suicide and UN investigators continue to press for visits at the prison camp despite refusals from the Bush administration. We speak with lawyer Joshua Colangelo-Bryan, who recently witnessed a client’s suicide attempt during a visit, about the ongoing desperation of prisoners and the military’s reporting of the events. [includes rush transcript]

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