Obama administration transfers 3 Gitmo prisoners as January closure deadline is in doubtSeptember 26th, 2009 3 Gitmo prisoners transferred to Ireland, YemenWASHINGTON — With the closing of the Guantanamo Bay prison by a January deadline in doubt, the Justice Department Saturday announced the transfer of three detainees to the governments of Yemen and Ireland. Alla Ali Bin Ali Ahmed, a Yemen native, was returned to his homeland after being imprisoned for seven years.
AP Sources: Obama administration seeks delay in military commission trials of Gitmo detaineesSeptember 16th, 2009 AP Sources: Delay sought in Gitmo trialsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is seeking another two-month delay in a handful of key military commission trials of terrorism detainees at Guantanamo Bay. The previous delay granted in six commission cases ends Thursday.
Pentagon lawyer hedges on January deadline for closing Guantanamo Bay prisonSeptember 10th, 2009 DOD lawyer hedges on closing Gitmo by JanuaryWASHINGTON — The Pentagon's top lawyer on Thursday said the Obama administration remains committed to closing the Guantanamo Bay prison by early next year but stopped short of assuring it will happen. Pentagon general counsel Jeh Johnson's comments came as Congress weighs how to revamp a military court system — a key part of President Barack Obama's pledge to close Guantanamo by Jan.
Pentagon lawyer says Obama administration is 'committed' to closing terror prison by Jan. 22September 10th, 2009 DOD lawyer stops short of assuring Gitmo closingWASHINGTON — The Pentagon's top lawyer says the Obama administration remains committed to closing the Guantanamo Bay prison early next year but is stopping short of assuring it will happen. Pentagon general counsel Jeh Johnson on Thursday described the administration's struggle to follow legal and moral guidelines when dealing with terror detainees while protecting America from al-Qaida.
Two Guantanamo detainees sent to Portugal; three more transfers expected soonAugust 29th, 2009 Two Gitmo detainees sent to PortugalWASHINGTON — Justice Department officials said Friday that two Syrians held at Guantanamo Bay have been sent to Portugal. United States officials announced the transfer without naming the detainees.
2 Guantanamo detainees sent to PortugalAugust 28th, 2009 2 Gitmo detainees sent to PortugalWASHINGTON — Two Syrians held at Guantanamo Bay have been sent to Portugal. The Justice Department announced the transfer without naming the detainees.
AP sources: Dozens of Gitmo cases referred to US prosecutors in DC, NY, VAAugust 3rd, 2009 AP sources: Gitmo cases to US prosecutorsWASHINGTON — Dozens of Guantanamo Bay detainee cases have been referred to federal prosecutors for possible criminal trials in the nation's capital, Virginia and New York City, officials told The Associated Press on Monday. The Justice Department's strategy of holding trials in East Coast cities could be a sharp departure from a Pentagon plan to hold all Guantanamo-related civilian and military trials in the Midwest.
AP sources: Dozens of Gitmo cases referred to US prosecutors, could bring trials in DC, NY, VAAugust 3rd, 2009 AP sources: Gitmo cases referred to US prosecutorsWASHINGTON — Dozens of Guantanamo Bay detainee cases have been referred to federal prosecutors for possible criminal trials in the nation's capital, Virginia and New York City, officials told The Associated Press on Monday. The Justice Department's strategy of holding trials in East Coast cities could be a sharp departure from a Pentagon plan to hold all Guantanamo-related civilian and military trials in the Midwest.
One in five GITMO inmates take up terror again on being released: PentagonJuly 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - According to the Pentagon, nearly one in five (18 percent) of the inmates housed inside the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba take up terrorist activities after they are released. Though the Obama administration is considering the fate of hundreds of detainees on a case-by-case basis, there is a concern in defence circles and in the media that a majority of those who have been released, go right back to their former life.
Obama says no talks yet on specific numbers of Guantanamo detainees going to GermayJune 26th, 2009 Obama: Talks ongoing with Germany on closing GitmoWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he and Chancellor Angela Merkel have not yet gotten down to a discussion of just how many Guantanamo detainees might be sent to Germany. Merkel agreed with that, answering a question Friday at a joint news conference the two had at the White House amid a day of bilateral talks.
China worse than Gitmo, say detainees freed in BermudaJune 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The four Chinese Guantanamo detainees, released in Bermuda, have claimed that life in China, where they face persecution, is worse than life at Gitmo. Fox News quoted the detainees known as Uighurs, who range from 31 to 38 years old, as saying that they are innocent, glad to be free and hold no grudges against the United States for their captivity.
3 Guantanamo detainees sent home to Saudi Arabia; 10 transfers in a weekJune 13th, 2009 3 Gitmo detainees sent home to Saudi ArabiaWASHINGTON — U.S. officials say three Guantanamo Bay detainees have been sent home to Saudi Arabia.
Guantanamo detainees sent to Iraq and ChadJune 12th, 2009 Gitmo detainees sent to Iraq, ChadWASHINGTON — U.S. officials say two more Guantanamo Bay detainees have been released, sent to their home countries of Iraq and Chad.
Gates says Justice officials have begun debate over where to send Gitmo detaineesApril 30th, 2009 Senators press for Gitmo closing detailsWASHINGTON — Federal authorities began what will be hotly contested discussions this week on where in the U.S. to send Guantanamo detainees who cannot be tried or transferred to another country, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday.
More Guantanamo detainees have gone back to terrorism: PentagonJanuary 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sixty-one detainees once held at the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, prison are believed to have returned to terrorism after being released, the US Defence Department has said. Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell said Tuesday intelligence officials have confirmed that 18 have returned to terrorism while 43 are 'suspected of returning to the fight'.
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