The Department of Defense announced today the repatriation
of Younis Abdurrahman Chekkouri from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay
to the Government of Morocco.
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, Chekkouri was unanimously approved for
transfer by 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 this
individual and of the secretary's determination that this transfer meets the
statutory standard.
The United States is grateful to the Government of Morocco
for its willingness to support ongoing U.S. efforts to close the Guantanamo Bay
detention facility. The United States coordinated with the Government of
Morocco to ensure this transfer took place consistent with appropriate security
and humane treatment measures.
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