Guantanamo

TERROR August 8

Harris' VP pick faces backlash over resurfaced calls to transfer 'most dangerous terrorists' to US facilities

Gov. Tim Walz voted against a measure in 2009 that would have blocked the federal government from transferring inmates into the U.S. from Guantanamo Bay.

Joe Biden August 1

White House claims Biden 'played no role' in 9/11 mastermind's plea deal

The White House told Fox News Thursday that President Biden did not play a role in negotiating a plea deal between the Pentagon and three masterminds of the 9/11 attacks.

Supreme Court May 20

US Supreme Court rejects appeal of former Guantanamo Bay detainee who killed US soldier

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by Omar Khadr, a former Guantanamo Bay detainee, seeking to vacate his convictions, officials say.

Guantanamo September 22, 2023

9/11 defendant at Guantanamo ruled unfit to stand trial due to CIA interrogation techniques

A Guantanamo Bay prisoner and accused 9/11 planner has been ruled incompetent for trial after he underwent the CIA's enhanced interrogation techniques for four years.

Saudi Arabia March 9, 2023

Al-Qaida suspect transferred from Guantanamo Bay to his home in Saudi Arabia

Ghassan al Sharbi, an Al-Qaida suspect, has been transferred from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Saudi Arabia. He is the latest transfer aimed at emptying the military prison of 9/11 suspects

Guantanamo February 24, 2023

Pakistani brothers released from Guantánamo Bay after 20 years in custody without charges

Two Pakistani brothers accused of helping al-Qaida members with low-level logistical support almost 20 years ago were released from Guantánamo Bay and sent back to their home country.

Guantanamo February 2, 2023

Guantanamo Bay detainee Majid Khan resettled to Belize

Majid Khan, a Pakistani citizen who pleaded guilty to transporting funds to al Qaeda later used to blow up an Indonesian Mariott hotel in 2003, has been transported to Belize.

Maine January 11, 2023

Maine lawyer who represented Guantanamo Bay detainees may lose license after criminal charges

A Maine lawyer may lose his license after being charged with trespassing, assault, and attempted theft. The lawyer has represented detainees from Guantanamo Bay.

Guantanamo October 29, 2022

Guantanamo Bay's oldest prisoner freed, returns to Pakistan

Guantanamo Bay's oldest prisoner was released from the detention center in Cuba on Saturday and is returning to Pakistan, where he is from.

Remembering 9/11 September 11, 2022

US prosecutors may negotiate plea deal with 9/11 architect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, other conspirators: Report

U.S. military prosecutors may negotiate a plea deal with the top 9/11 conspirators, with defense attorneys calling for the death penalty to be taken off the table.