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Longest-held Guantánamo detainee repatriated to Tunisia after review

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Longest-held Guantánamo detainee repatriated to Tunisia after review

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  • Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, aged 59, has been repatriated to Tunisia, as announced by the Pentagon.
  • He was the longest-held detainee at Guantánamo Bay, having been incarcerated since January 11, 2002.
  • Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin supported his repatriation and highlighted ongoing efforts to transfer detainees.
  • Al-Yazidi was never formally charged, despite being accused of al Qaeda affiliation.
  • This transfer marks the fourth repatriation in two weeks, with 26 detainees remaining at the facility.

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