US Repatriates Guantanamo Bay Inmate Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi to Tunisia
Prision in Guantanamo Bay Photo: AA
December 31, 2024 Hour: 2:19 pm
The United States has announced the repatriation of Guantanamo Bay inmate Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi to Tunisia. According to the Department of Defense, his transfer was approved following a “rigorous interagency review process.”
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US officials have accused al-Yazidi of being affiliated with a group that allegedly has ties to al-Qaida; however, human rights organizations have consistently disputed these claims.
Al-Yazidi had been held at Guantanamo Bay since 2002, making him one of the longest-held inmates at the facility. Notably, he was never formally charged with any crime. Following his transfer, the Pentagon did not disclose whether he acknowledged any guilt regarding the accusations against him.
Located in southeastern Cuba, Guantanamo Bay has been used by the US to detain individuals classified as unlawful combatants during its “war on terror.” The facility has long been a focal point of controversy, with critics raising concerns about various issues, including interrogation methods and the legal status of detainees.
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Fuente: AA-Arab News