Communiqué from H.I.H. Michel I Press Bureau

Today, there are over four hundred persons illegally detained without charge at the Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp. This unjust situation has persisted despite calls by a number of governments, human rights organizations, international agencies, and others for the Camp to be closed, and the detainees to be charged or released. Unfortunately, due to the undue influence exerted by the United States, the home governments of these prisoners have failed to campaign in earnest for their freedom. In light of these circumstances, His Imperial Highness Michel I, Emperor of Nowheristan, has authorized the granting of Nowheristani citizenship to all those held at the Guantanamo Bay facility. The Government of Nowheristan will take all legal measures to ensure that the illegally held detainees are released immediately. Furthermore, H.I.H. Michel I will lead an effort to present the case in front of the International Court of Justice and other relevant bodies, to hold President George W. Bush, and others in the U.S. Government responsible for their violations of international law.