U.S. Transfers Yemeni Detainees from Guantanamo

The Biden administration has transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Oman, significantly reducing the population of the detention facility to just 15. These men, held for over two decades without charge, were deemed eligible for transfer by U.S. national security review panels. The move aligns with Biden's ongoing efforts to close the facility, echoing former President Obama's attempts. Despite the transfer, Guantanamo still holds detainees involved in key terrorism cases, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks. Human rights advocates have welcomed the transfer, urging further action to end indefinite detention without trial. Oman, a key U.S. ally, has previously accepted detainees from the prison, although the terms of the agreement remain undisclosed.