Yemen refuses sending Yemeni detainees at Guantanamo to another country
Sunday 15/March/2009
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security source said on Saturday.
Speaking to Saba, the source said that Yemen opposes sending any Yemeni detainees to another country but back to home.
"Yemen has a rehabilitation program for prisoners to be released from Guantanamo", added the source, noting that the program includes vocational training, family reunification and religious and cultural tutoring.
U.S. officials have unveiled the United States has discussed sending some of Yemeni detainees at Guantanamo Bay to Saudi Arabia for rehabilitation.
U.S. President Barack Obama wants the detainee camp at Guantanamo Bay to be closed within a year.
The United States currently is holding approximately 240 prisoners, around 100 of whom are of Yemeni descent.
Speaking to Saba, the source said that Yemen opposes sending any Yemeni detainees to another country but back to home.
"Yemen has a rehabilitation program for prisoners to be released from Guantanamo", added the source, noting that the program includes vocational training, family reunification and religious and cultural tutoring.
U.S. officials have unveiled the United States has discussed sending some of Yemeni detainees at Guantanamo Bay to Saudi Arabia for rehabilitation.
U.S. President Barack Obama wants the detainee camp at Guantanamo Bay to be closed within a year.
The United States currently is holding approximately 240 prisoners, around 100 of whom are of Yemeni descent.
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