The Department of Defense announced today the transfer of
Hashim Bin Ali Bin Amor Sliti and Husayn Salim Muhammad Al-Mutari Yafai from
the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to the Government of Slovakia.
As directed by the president's Jan. 22, 2009, executive
order, the interagency Guantanamo Review Task Force conducted a comprehensive
review of this case. As a result of that review, which examined a number of
factors, including security issues, these men were approved for transfer by
consensus of the six departments and agencies comprising the task force.
In accordance with statutory requirements, the secretary of
defense informed Congress of the United States’ intent to transfer these
individuals and of his determination that this transfer meets the statutory
standard.
The United States is grateful to the Government of Slovakia
for its willingness to support ongoing U.S. efforts to close the Guantanamo Bay
detention facility. The United States coordinated with the Government of
Slovakia to ensure these transfers took place consistent with appropriate
security and humane treatment measures.
Today, 143 detainees remain at Guantanamo Bay.
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