Child Soldier Faces Trial at Gitmo. Plea Deal in Works.

Omar Khadr faces trial next week on allegations that he killed an American soldier during a firefight in Khost, Afghanistan. Khadr was only 15years old when he was detained. If tried, he would be the first child soldier to face a military commission since WWII. Khadr alleges he was tortured. Human Rights First has monitored his case from its inception. Read about the case Read our commentary on the blog

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Published on October 14, 2010

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