Non-combatant Release
In late 2004 and early 2005 OARDEC's recommendations that thirty-eight captives had not been enemy combatants in the first place was confirmed by the Designated Civilian Official.
In 2006 the Washington Post could only confirm the names of 30 of the 38 men.
On November 19, 2007 the Department of Defense published an official list of the 38 men's names.
Read more about this topic: Guantanamo Bay Detainee Documents
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