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Shaker Aamer may 'bring legal proceedings' against British Government

Shaker Aamer, the last British resident to be held at Guantanamo Bay, may 'bring legal proceedings' against the British Government following his release from the military prison.

The 46-year-old who arrived home to the UK on a private plane on Friday had been held at the prison in Cuba for almost 14 years and was undergoing medical tests on Saturday morning.

On his return back to Britain, Aamer paid tribute to his supporters, saying: "Without their devotion to justice I would not be here in Britain now."

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Shaker Aamer pays tribute to supporters for his release

Shaker Aamer was detained without charge since 2002.

Shaker Aamer has paid tribute to his supporters on his return to the UK.

Mr Aamer, who was the last British detainee at Guantanamo Bay, said: "Without their devotion to justice I would not be here in Britain now".

He thanked Allah, his wife, family and children, and his lawyers, as well as everyone else who supported him and campaigned for his release.

I feel obliged to every individual who fought for justice not just for me but to bring an end to Guantanamo.

Without knowing of their fight I might have given up more than once; I am overwhelmed by what people have done by their actions, their thoughts and their prayers and without their devotion to justice I would not be here in Britain now.

The reality may be that we cannot establish peace but we can establish justice. If there is anything that will bring this world to peace it is to remove injustice.

– Shaker Aamer
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