Guantanamo Detainee Repatriated to Tunisia After 23 Years

Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a Tunisian detainee held at Guantanamo Bay since it opened in 2002, has been repatriated to Tunisia after spending over two decades in detention without charges. His transfer is part of the Biden administration's efforts to reduce the prison population, which has decreased from 40 to 26 detainees since Biden took office. Despite being cleared for transfer more than a decade ago, diplomatic hurdles and Yazidi's reported unwillingness to relocate to other countries delayed his release. Human rights groups have criticized the assessments used to justify his detention, highlighting the use of unreliable methods and information. Yazidi's release comes amid broader scrutiny of Guantanamo Bay, which has been condemned for its indefinite detention policies and human rights violations. With Yazidi's departure, 14 detainees remain eligible for transfer, while others face ongoing military commission trials or have been convicted.