Closing Guantanamo: 11 prisoners transferred, 15 remain
The White House is aiming to close the controversial Guantanamo prison. Eleven prisoners have just been transported to Oman, leaving only 15 inmates. At its peak, nearly 800 people were held there.
The Pentagon emphasized that "the United States appreciates the support of Oman and other partners in reducing the number of detainees and striving to close Guantanamo."
Three of the remaining 15 prisoners in Guantanamo are eligible for transfer, and another three are up for a periodic review board. The rest are accused or convicted of war crimes.
US authorities are working towards systematically reducing the number of prisoners and ultimately closing Guantanamo.
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The prison was opened after the September 11, 2001, attacks and quickly became a symbol of controversy due to brutal interrogation methods and holding prisoners without trial.
Under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, a total of 697 individuals were released, but the closure of the facility, promised by Obama and Joe Biden, has not yet been realized due to Congress's resistance.
Source: tvn24.pl/Reuters/PAP
