With 26 detainees left at Guantanamo Bay, the Pentagon is managing a critical phase in the facility's future, allowing for potential transfers as part of its ongoing counter-terrorism strategy.
Guantanamo Bay Detainee Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi Returned to Tunisia
Guantanamo Bay Detainee Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi Returned to Tunisia
The U.S. Department of Defense confirms the repatriation of inmate Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a move stemming from an interagency review process.
Guantanamo Bay inmate Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi has officially been returned to Tunisia, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Defense. Following a meticulous interagency review process that deemed him eligible for transfer, his repatriation marks another step in the longstanding operation of the Guantanamo detention facility, where the U.S. holds individuals it describes as unlawful combatants captured during the "war on terror."
The Pentagon did not disclose whether Mr. Yazidi accepted any form of guilt regarding accusations made against him during his time at Guantanamo, which has operated since 2002 as part of a U.S. naval base situated in southeastern Cuba. In their announcement, the Pentagon noted that 26 detainees still remain at Guantanamo, with 14 of those now eligible for transfer. This evolving situation at the facility reflects the complexities of U.S. counter-terrorism strategy and the ongoing implications of long-term detentions.
