US Southern Command has dismissed Guantanamo Prison Commander

The detachment commander who manages the US Naval Base prison at Guantanamo, Cuba He was fired for "loss of confidence in his command ability".

The back of the navy John Ring He was relieved of his duties on Saturday, according to a statement by Southern Command of the United States. The subcontractor of the center, Brigadier General John Hussey is appointed Acting Commander.

The commander of Southern Command, l & # 39; Admiral Craig Faller, Ring relieved. The change of leadership "will not interrupt detention or the legal, human and safe care provided to detainees in GTMO"said the statement.

About 40 prisoners are kept in place. The center managed to retain 700 people in mid-2003.