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More reports on protests in other countries in the region
At Least 3 Dead as Protests Erupt in Syria
Government media say security forces intervened to protect citizens after ‘instigators’ tried to create’”chaos’ by damaging property
Syrian Security Forces Break Up Damascus Protest
Witnesses say security forces armed with batons have dispersed opposition protest calling for release of political prisoners
Protests Continue in Oman, Despite Ruler’s Concessions
Hundreds of state petroleum workers rally outside of agency’s headquarters in Muscat to demand higher wages; other demonstrations report
Oman’s Sultan Granting Lawmaking Powers to Councils
Sultan Qaboos bin Sa’id empowers Majlis Ash-Shura and Council of State to make laws and regulations
UAE Activists Demand Impartial Elections
Move signals how political discontent sweeping Middle East may be reaching oil-rich Gulf federation
In Iraq, Thousands Protest for Better Services
Citizens demonstrate against government, calling for better public services, measures to clean up corruption
Omani Forces Break Up Demonstration
Sultan Qaboos pledges to create 50,000 government jobs, provide monthly benefit of $390 to unemployed
Popular Protests Continue Against Many Arab Governments
Hundreds of thousands turn out across Arab world after Friday prayers to express anger at their leaders
Omanis Protest for 3rd Day in Key Industrial Town
Hundreds of anti-government protesters gather to demand more jobs, higher salaries and democratic reforms in the Gulf state
Clashes Between Police, Protesters Kill 2 in Oman
Reports say at least two people have been killed in a confrontation between security forces and protesters demanding political reforms
Protesters Killed as Iraqis Stage ‘Day of Rage’ Protest
At least 11 killed, five injured as security forces fire shots to disperse crowds closing in on government buildings
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The Department of Defense announced today the transfer of two detainees from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to the Governments of Spain and Latvia.
As directed by the President’s January 22, 2009 executive order, the interagency Guantanamo Review Task Force conducted a comprehensive review of these cases. As a result of that review, which examined a number of factors, including security issues, the detainees were approved for transfer by unanimous consent among all the agencies involved in the task force. In accordance with congressionally mandated reporting requirements, the administration informed Congress of its intent to transfer these individuals at least 15 days before their transfer.
The identities of the individuals are being withheld for privacy reasons at the request of the receiving governments. The United States is grateful to the governments of Spain and Latvia for their willingness to support U.S. efforts to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. The United States coordinated with the governments of Spain and Latvia to ensure the transfers took place under appropriate security measures and will remain in close consultation with both governments regarding these individuals.
Since 2002, more than 600 detainees have departed Guantanamo Bay for other destinations, including Albania, Algeria, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Chad, Denmark, Egypt, Georgia, France, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Maldives, Mauritania, Morocco, Pakistan, Palau, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Somalia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Sudan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom and Yemen.
Today, 176 detainees remain at Guantanamo Bay.
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