Guantanamo Bay Detainee Repatriated to Tunisia

The U.S. Department of Defense announced the repatriation of detainee Ridah Bin Saleh Al-Yazidi from Guantanamo Bay to Tunisia. Currently, 26 detainees remain at the facility, with 14 eligible for transfer.

The U.S. Department of Defense has confirmed the repatriation of Ridah Bin Saleh Al-Yazidi, a detainee from Guantanamo Bay, to his home country of Tunisia. The transfer marks a significant moment in the ongoing efforts to reduce the number of detainees at the controversial detention facility.

As of now, there are still 26 detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, the Pentagon said in its statement. Of these, 14 have been deemed eligible for transfer, awaiting the necessary diplomatic and logistical arrangements to facilitate their release.

This move highlights the Department's continuing commitment to managing detainee transfers responsibly, adhering to both U.S. legal frameworks and international agreements. It remains part of broader diplomatic negotiations concerning the future of remaining detainees.

(With inputs from agencies.)