DOS Memo re: Talking Points on Guantanamo Detainees Treatment and Status. Memo states i) all detainees are treated humanely; ii) they are given three (3) culturally appropriate meals a day; iii) International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) has access to them; and iv) they are given the opportunity to shower and exercise.
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January 15, 2002
TREATMENT OF DETAINEES IN GUANTANAMO
Q: Please rebut allegations about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners in Cuba. Provide as much detail as possible.
-ALL DETAINEES IN THE CONTROL OF THE UNITED STATES ARE BEING TREATED HUMANELY. .
-EACH DAY THE DETAINEES ARE GIVEN THREE
CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE MEALS.
-- THEY HAVE DAILY OPPORTUNITIES TO SHOWER,
-EXERCISE AND RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
-WE EXPECT REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE RED CROSS TO VISIT THEM LATER THIS WEEK.
-- REFER YOU TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE REVIEW AUTHORITY: SHARON E AHMAD DATE/CASE ID: 16 NOV 2004 200303827 DOS-000444
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