The Department of Defense announced today the transfer of
Abdul Shalabi from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to the government
of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
On June 15, a Periodic Review Board consisting of
representatives from the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Justice,
and State; the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Office of the Director of
National Intelligence determined continued law of war detention of Shalabi 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, Shalabi 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 the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its willingness to support ongoing U.S. efforts to
close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. The United States coordinated with
the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to ensure this transfer took
place consistent with appropriate security and humane treatment measures.
Today, 114 detainees remain at Guantanamo Bay.
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