Saudis released from Guantanamo
24/06/2006 20:56  - (SA)  

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Washington - Fourteen Saudis were released from the detention centre at the United States naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Saturday.

According to the Pentagon, the 14 have been transferred to Saudi Arabia.

It said one of the prisoners was released because US officials determined the detainee was no longer an "enemy combatant".

The other Saudis were released after an administrative review process determined they could be transferred.

The latest releases bring to 310 the number of detainees who have departed Guantanamo to other governments - including those of Albania, Afghanistan, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Kuwait, Morocco, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden and Uganda.

About 450 detainees remain at Guantanamo, including 120 who are considered eligible for transfer or release, said the Pentagon.

US defence officials said they expected the transfers and releases to continue.

- AP

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