Guantánamo prison commander fired for 'loss of confidence' in leadership

Navy rear admiral John Ring was relieved of his duties on Saturday. About 40 prisoners are being held at the facility

The commander of the US prison camp at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba was abruptly fired for unknown reasons over the weekend.

Navy R Adm John Ring was relieved of his duties on Saturday. A statement from US Southern Command said the change in leadership was “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command”, and would “not interrupt the safe, humane, legal care and custody provided to the detainee population” at Guantánamo.

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from US news | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2GQi3p5