In brief
Abd al-Hadi al-Iraqi, also known as Nashwan al-Tamir, the oldest inmate at Guantánamo Bay, has filed a lawsuit in federal court to halt his transfer to an Iraqi prison. His attorneys argue that the move poses a risk of abuse and insufficient medical attention due to his serious health issues following multiple surgeries. The 63-year-old pleaded guilty to war crimes in 2022 and is currently scheduled to serve his sentence until 2032. The lawsuit emerges amidst efforts by the Biden administration to mitigate the prison population before the potential inauguration of President Donald Trump, with other inmates having recently been repatriated to their home countries without objection. Al-Tamir’s legal team insists that the Iraqi government's prison system cannot ensure his safety or meet his medical needs exacerbated during his Guantánamo confinement.
Legal Battle: Guantánamo Prisoner Impedes Transfer to Iraq over Abuse FearsAn Iraqi war crimes convict claims U.S. plans to transfer him back to Iraq endangers his health and safety, fearing abuse and inadequate medical care.Abd al-Hadi al-Iraqi, also known as Nashwan al-Tamir, the oldest inmate at Guantánamo Bay, has filed a lawsuit in federal court to halt his transfer to an Iraqi prison. His attorneys argue that the move poses a risk of abuse and insufficient medical attention due to his serious health issues following multiple surgeries. The 63-year-old pleaded guilty to war crimes in 2022 and is currently scheduled to serve his sentence until 2032. The lawsuit emerges amidst efforts by the Biden administration to mitigate the prison population before the potential inauguration of President Donald Trump, with other inmates having recently been repatriated to their home countries without objection. Al-Tamir’s legal team insists that the Iraqi government's prison system cannot ensure his safety or meet his medical needs exacerbated during his Guantánamo confinement.
