The Department of Defense announced today the transfer of
Fouzi Khalid Abdullah Al Awda from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to
the Government of Kuwait.
On July 14, a Periodic Review Board consisting of
representatives from the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Justice,
State; the Joint Staff, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence
determined continued law of war detention of Al Awda does not remain necessary
to protect against a continuing significant threat to the security of the
United States. As a result of that review, which examined a number of factors,
including security issues, Al Awda was recommended for transfer by consensus of
the six departments and agencies comprising the Periodic Review Board.
In accordance with statutory requirements, the secretary of
defense informed Congress of the United States' intent to transfer this
individual and of his determination that this transfer meets the statutory
standard.
The Periodic Review Board process was established by the
president's March 7, 2011 Executive Order (EO) 13567.
The United States is grateful to the Government of Kuwait
for its willingness to support ongoing U.S. efforts to close the Guantanamo Bay
detention facility. The United States coordinated with the Government of Kuwait
to ensure this transfer took place consistent with appropriate security and
humane treatment measures.
Today, 148 detainees remain at Guantanamo Bay.
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