Menu
27/01/2005
Four Guantanamo Britons released without charge
Four British nationals released from the US detention facility in Guantanamo Bay have been released from police custody without charge following questioning.
The men were reunited with their families on Wednesday evening, but will be monitored under an agreement reached with the US authorities who believe that the four pose a "security risk".
Feroz Abbasi, 24, Richard Belmar, 25, and Martin Mubanga, 32, are from London, while Moazzam Begg, 36, is from Birmingham. All appeared to be in reasonably good condition and human rights groups have welcomed their release from custody.
A previous group of British detainees are pursuing a legal case against the US authorities for unlawful treatment while in custody in the US.
The father of Moazzam Begg said that nothing had been proved despite "hundreds" of interrogation sessions in Guantanamo. Azmat Begg said that his son was a "God fearing sort of person" who was "always doing good". Mr Begg said that his son, who had done nothing wrong, was determined to fight for the people held in Guantanamo who his son said were definitely not terrorists.
Earlier, a spokesperson for the US Defence Department at the Pentagon had maintained that the men were considered "a terrorist threat".
Today, Mr Begg was reunited with his wife and young family.
(SP)
The men were reunited with their families on Wednesday evening, but will be monitored under an agreement reached with the US authorities who believe that the four pose a "security risk".
Feroz Abbasi, 24, Richard Belmar, 25, and Martin Mubanga, 32, are from London, while Moazzam Begg, 36, is from Birmingham. All appeared to be in reasonably good condition and human rights groups have welcomed their release from custody.
A previous group of British detainees are pursuing a legal case against the US authorities for unlawful treatment while in custody in the US.
The father of Moazzam Begg said that nothing had been proved despite "hundreds" of interrogation sessions in Guantanamo. Azmat Begg said that his son was a "God fearing sort of person" who was "always doing good". Mr Begg said that his son, who had done nothing wrong, was determined to fight for the people held in Guantanamo who his son said were definitely not terrorists.
Earlier, a spokesperson for the US Defence Department at the Pentagon had maintained that the men were considered "a terrorist threat".
Today, Mr Begg was reunited with his wife and young family.
(SP)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
30 October 2015
Last British Resident Released From Guantanamo Bay
The last British resident held in a military prison at Guantanamo Bay has been released, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond confirmed. Shaker Aamer is due to arrive back in Britain later today, 30 October. The Saudi national, 48, has been in the prison in Cuba since 2002 and he has never been charged.
Last British Resident Released From Guantanamo Bay
The last British resident held in a military prison at Guantanamo Bay has been released, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond confirmed. Shaker Aamer is due to arrive back in Britain later today, 30 October. The Saudi national, 48, has been in the prison in Cuba since 2002 and he has never been charged.
19 February 2004
Five UK detainees in Guantanamo Bay to be released
Five of the nine British nationals held by the US in Guantanamo Bay are set to be released, the BBC reported today. Last month, the Times newspaper reported that preparations were being made for the release of the first of the camp's nine British detainees.
Five UK detainees in Guantanamo Bay to be released
Five of the nine British nationals held by the US in Guantanamo Bay are set to be released, the BBC reported today. Last month, the Times newspaper reported that preparations were being made for the release of the first of the camp's nine British detainees.
11 January 2005
Four remaining Guantanamo Britons to be repatriated
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has confirmed that the last four Britons remaining in Guantanamo Bay will be returned to the UK within the "next few weeks".
Four remaining Guantanamo Britons to be repatriated
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has confirmed that the last four Britons remaining in Guantanamo Bay will be returned to the UK within the "next few weeks".
26 January 2005
Guantanamo four to face police questioning
The four British nationals released from Guantanamo Bay are to face questioning by British anti-terror police today.
Guantanamo four to face police questioning
The four British nationals released from Guantanamo Bay are to face questioning by British anti-terror police today.
10 March 2004
Four Guantanamo Britons held for questioning
Counter-terrorism officers are continuing to question four of the five Britons who returned to the UK from Guantanamo Bay yesterday. The men – Tarek Dergoul, from London, and Rhuhel Ahmed, Asif Iqbal and Shafiq Rasul, all from Tipton in West Midlands – flew into RAF Northolt in Middlesex late last night.
Four Guantanamo Britons held for questioning
Counter-terrorism officers are continuing to question four of the five Britons who returned to the UK from Guantanamo Bay yesterday. The men – Tarek Dergoul, from London, and Rhuhel Ahmed, Asif Iqbal and Shafiq Rasul, all from Tipton in West Midlands – flew into RAF Northolt in Middlesex late last night.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
