Public backlash mounts in Palau against accepting Chinese Muslims from Guantanamo Bay

KOROR, Palau — The tiny Pacific nation of Palau’s decision to allow 13 Chinese Muslims from the Guantanamo Bay prison camp to resettle there has sparked anger among islanders who fear for the safety of the tranquil tourist haven.

China objects to Palau resettling 17 Guantanamo men, calling them ‘terrorist suspects’

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Palau’s president said Thursday that his tiny Pacific nation’s tradition of hospitality prompted the decision to take in 13 Chinese Muslims in limbo at Guantanamo Bay, but China called them “terrorist suspects” and demanded they be sent home.

Palau leader did not consider China reaction in offering to resettle Guantanamo detainees

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Palau’s president said Thursday his tiny Pacific nation will take in 17 Chinese Muslims who are in limbo at Guantanamo Bay because they have become “international vagabonds” who deserve his country’s age-old tradition of hospitality.