Prisoner Transfer From Guantanamo – Historic Low

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(GoRealNewsNow.com) – Leaving the prison with one of the historic lowest felon populations in the U.S., the Biden administration’s reckless decision to transfer 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Oman raises serious national security concerns.

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These individuals, held for over two decades due to their potential ties to terrorism, are now free to potentially resume their activities against America and its allies.

The Department of Defense (DOD) announced the transfer of 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Oman, reducing the prison’s population to a mere 15 – the lowest in its history.

This move is part of the Biden administration’s misguided efforts to clear Guantanamo of detainees who were never formally charged, seemingly prioritizing the closure of the facility over American safety.

While the Pentagon claimed these transfers are “consistent with the national security interests of the United States,” many Americans question how releasing potential terrorists aligns with national security.

The transfer includes individuals like Shaqawi al Hajj, known for protesting his detention through hunger strikes.

This raises concerns about the potential radicalization and anti-American sentiment these released detainees may harbor.

Furthermore, the unstable situation in Yemen, their home country, means these individuals cannot be properly monitored, potentially allowing them to rejoin terrorist networks.

Former President Barack Obama, who left office in 2017, also argued that its existence harms partnerships with countries needed to help the US fight terrorism and that it helps fuel the recruitment of jihadists.

This liberal argument, echoed by the Biden administration, ignores the vital role Guantanamo Bay plays in keeping America safe.

The facility was established in 2002 to detain suspects from counter-terrorism operations, reaching a peak of about 800 detainees.

Despite claims of following a thorough review process, the transfer of these detainees seems rushed and potentially dangerous.

The Periodic Review Board (PRB) process, involving career professionals from various U.S. departments, appears to have overlooked the long-term risks associated with releasing individuals who have spent decades in detention for suspected terrorist activities.

This transfer, the largest to a single country under Biden, signals a dangerous shift away from the strong national security stance maintained during the Trump administration.

President Trump signed an order to keep Guantanamo open, recognizing that its closure would weaken America’s position in the ongoing fight against terrorism.

In addition, the Biden administration’s rush to empty Guantanamo Bay not only potentially endangers American lives but also sends a troubling message to America’s enemies about its resolve in the face of ongoing terrorist threats.