Guantanamo Prisoners Riot

Washington, May 19
A group of prisoners at the US jail in Guantanamo attacked several guards that tried to restrain an attempted suicider.UN Calls to Close US Secret Prisons

The revolt occurred when the guards entered the common cell while a prisoner tried to commit suicide. Cdr. Robert Duran told NBC network on-line "it was the fourth suicide attempt of the day."

He said three tried to poison themselves Thursday morning with medication they stored in their cell.

The UN Committee Against Torture completed 15-days debate of a US report on the enforcement of the International Convention against Torture, it signed in 1994.

The CAT charged the US of allowing its military to torture the prisoners and giving inhumane and cruel treatment at those illegal jails, violating international regulations.

The Committee urged the US to close the secret prisons it runs world wide, including this one at Guantanamo naval base, occupied against the will of the Cuban government and people.

Over 500 people detained in Guantanamo since the late 2001 after the invasion of Afghanistan. They were labeled "enemy combatants" and are denied the right to contact their family, hold legal counsel or stand trial.