MIAMI (AP) — Two Guantanamo Bay prisoners have been transferred to Saudi Arabia as part of a renewed effort to close the offshore U.S. prison. U.S. officials say the two Saudis have been transferred to the custody of their own government after a security review. The men are 35-year-old Saad Muhammad Husayn Qahtani and 48-year-old Hamood Abdulla
US Sends 2 Guantanamo Prisoners To Saudi Arabia
The Pentagon said Monday the transfer brings the Guantanamo population to 160 prisoners, with more releases expected.
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