Palau resents US prisoners

Wellington, New Zealand: 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.

The US government determined last year that the Chinese Muslims, or Uighurs, were not enemy combatants and should be released from the US military prison in Cuba.

China has objected to their resettlement, calling the men "terrorist suspects" and demanding they be sent home. The US fears they will be executed in China.