U.S. Frees Two Guantanamo Detainees, Hands Them Back To Pakistan

The two brothers alleged they were tortured while in CIA custody before being transferred to Guantanamo. (file photo)

Two Pakistani brothers who had spent the past two decades at the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have been released and returned to Pakistan, the Pentagon said. Abdul and Muhammad Rabbani were detained in 2002 in Karachi. They were accused by U.S. officials of helping Al Qaeda members with housing and other logistical support. The two alleged they were tortured while in CIA custody before being transferred to Guantanamo. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal, click here.