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11 Yemeni Detainees Transfer Marks Historic Guantanamo Low

1/7/2025

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In a significant move towards justice, the Biden administration has transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Oman, bringing the prison's population down to just 15—the lowest since 2002. After more than two decades of detention without charges, these men are one step closer to freedom, as the administration continues its efforts to close the controversial facility.

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In a significant move towards justice, the Biden administration has transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Oman, bringing the prison's population down to just 15—the lowest since 2002. After more than two decades of detention without charges, these men are one step closer to freedom, as the administration continues its efforts to close the controversial facility.