The U.S. Department of Defense announced the transfer of two Malaysian detainees from Guantanamo Bay to their home country to serve the remainder of their five-year sentences.
The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the transfer of two detainees from Guantanamo Bay , Mohammed Farik bin Amin and Mohammed Nazir bin Lep, both Malaysia ns, to their home country. This brings the total number of announced departures to three detainees in the last 24 hours, following the transfer of Mohammed Abdul Malik Bajabu to Kenya on Tuesday.
The two Malaysians are serving the remainder of a five-year sentence imposed in June for offenses including murder in violation of the law of war. Prior to their trials, they agreed to testify against Encep Nurjaman, alleged mastermind behind al-Qaeda attacks in Bali and Jakarta. Both detainees had previously appeared before a Military Commission where they pleaded guilty. The Pentagon stated that a review board determined Bajabu's detention was no longer necessary to protect against a significant threat to U.S. national security. With these transfers, there are now 27 detainees remaining at Guantanamo Bay, 15 of whom are eligible for transfer
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