Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a Tunisian national and one of Guantanamo Bay's longest-held detainees, was released after being detained without charge since 2002.
The U.S. military announced that al-Yazidi was transferred home after years of being held at Guantanamo, amidst growing international scrutiny of the detention facility.
Human rights organizations have challenged the credibility of the U.S. claims regarding al-Yazidi's alleged ties to al-Qaida, questioning his long detention without trial.
Officials note that the drop in Guantanamo's population reflects a changing approach under the Biden administration, with more detainees eligible for transfer than ever.
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