Seven Afghans Released From Guantanamo Arrive Home
February 09, 2006
The Afghan men were held for up to three years at the U.S. facility (file photo) (AFP)
One of the seven -- detained for more than two years – alleges he was mistreated by his captors. Another man, who said he was innocent, said he wants compensation from the United States for the three years he spent in captivity.
The men were welcomed back to Afghanistan at a ceremony in the capital Kabul. The ceremony was organized by the government's reconciliation commission, which was set up last year to persuade remnants of the ousted Taliban regime to cooperate with the new government.
Many Afghan citizens are still being held at Guantanamo Bay after being rounded up as part of the U.S.-led war on terror.
(AFP)