Hundreds of protesters gather in front of the Bermuda's cabinet building Tuesday and called for the resignation of Premier Ewart Brown for his decision to accept four Guantanamo detainees without consulting with the Governor or the UK Government.Britain is responsible for the island's defence and foreign affairs and has expressed dismay over the government's decision to allow the former detainees to stay in Bermuda.
Bermuda's Governor Sir Richard Gozney has also expressed their anger that Brown did not consult the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and only involved his colleague Immigration Minister Senator David Burch in his plans.
A large Police presence kept vocal protesters at bay. The Premier, addressed the crowd, saying he had delayed a meeting with the Governor to listen to the people of Bermuda.
The four Chinese Uighur Muslims arrived in Bermuda after their release from the Cuban prison, where they were held for seven years but never charged with terrorist activity.
The island's police commissioner said he did not know about plans to resettle the four men. He said a preliminary risk assessment determined that the four are "high risk" and that information has been relayed to the governor and the public safety minister.Read the story: Police commissioner only knew of detainees' arrival Thursday
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