Isa Khan (Guantanamo Detainee 23) - Pentagon Claim He Had "reengaged in Terrorism"

Pentagon Claim He Had "reengaged in Terrorism"

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On May 20, 2009, the New York Times, citing an unreleased Pentagon document, reported that Department of Defense officials claimed Isa Khan was one of 74 former Guantanatmo captives who was "suspected" of having "engaged in terrorism or militant activity." On May 27, 2009 the Defense Intelligence Agency published a fact sheet entitled "Former Guantanamo Detainee Terrorism Trends" that named Isa Khan as being suspected of having "reengaged in terrorism". According to the document he was suspected of an "association with Tehrik-i-Taliban".

Further information: Lists of former Guantanamo captives alleged to have returned to terrorism

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