Amid the firestorm over the decision to release five Guantanamo Bay detainees in exchange for captured American soldier Bowe Bergdahl , the Obama administration is continuing its efforts to close the controversial prison in Cuba . U.S. captive Bowe Bergdahl was exchanged for other prisoners at Guantanamo Bay . Closing the prison housing terror suspects has long been an American pledge . Battles with Iran and other obstacles have made shutting it down difficult .
U.S. captive Bowe Bergdahl was exchanged for other prisoners at Guantanamo Bay . Closing the prison housing terror suspects has long been an American pledge . Battles with Iran and other obstacles have made shutting it down difficult .