Appendix Guantanamo: Who Really ‘Returned to the Battlefield’? Peter Bergen and Katherine Tiedemann, Counterterrorism Strategy Initiative July 20, 2009

As of July 1, 2009, 544 Guantanamo prisoners had been released or transferred abroad. We have placed them in the following categories:

Category 1. Former detainees engaged or suspected to have engaged with insurgent groups that attack or attempt to attack the , U.S. citizens, or U.S. bases abroad. (21 men; 3.9 percent of those released or transferred)

Category 2. Former detainees engaged or suspected to have engaged with insurgent groups that attack or attempt to attack non-U.S. targets. (20 men; 3.7 percent)

Category 3. Former detainees involved in anti-American propaganda or criticism of the U.S. government or military. (23 men; 4.2 percent)

Total: 64 (12 percent)

(For those released detainees who fit more than one category, we coded them as the highest category only; and in cases where we could not independently verify the Pentagon’s assessment of a named individual’s confirmed or suspected involvement in any form of militant activity, we took the Pentagon’s assessment at face value.)

1 Category 1. Released detainees engaged or suspected to have engaged with insurgent groups that attack or attempt to attack the United States, U.S. citizens, or U.S. bases abroad. (21; 3.9 percent)

Name Nationality Gtmo Alleged recidivist Re- DoD Code Source release date activity capture or Status death date 1. Mohamed Yusif Afghan May 8, 2003 Took control of Taliban Killed May Confirmed 1 , TIME, DoD Yaqub (Mullah (DoD) operations in southern 7, 2004 Shazada) 2. Abdullah Mehsud Pakistani March 2004 Kidnapped two Chinese Killed July Confirmed 1 DoD, Reuters (Said Mohammed engineers in Waziristan; 2007 Alim Shah) (NYT) led militant group in tribal areas 3. Mohammed al-Awfi Saudi November 9, Field commander of AQ Arrested Confirmed 1 CNN, Reuters, AFP, (al-Oufi) (NYT) 2007 in the Arabian Peninsula February NEFA, CNN (Mohammed Ateeq (Yemen); wanted by 2009, Owaid al-Awfi al Saudi govt for “terrorism extradited Harbi, Abul-Hareth related matters including to Saudi Mohammed al-Awfi) being linked to AQ” Arabia (Interpol) 4. Shah Mohammed Pakistani May 2003 “Killed fighting US forces Unknown Confirmed 1 DoD, NYT (BBC) in Afghanistan” (DoD) 5. Abdullah Majid al- Bahraini November 4, “Involved in terrorist Arrested in Confirmed 1 Gulf Daily News Naimi (Abdullah al 2005 (NYT) facilitation; has known Saudi Noaimi) associations with al Arabia Qaida” (DoD) October 2008 6. Zahir Shah (Nahir Afghan November 2, “Participation in terrorist Unknown Confirmed 1 DoD Shah) 2007 (NYT) training” (DoD) 7. Ibrahim Shafir Sen Turkish November Suspected of leading an Arrested Confirmed 1 DoD, MEMRI (DoD) 2003 al-Qaeda cell in January 2008

2 8. Ibrahim Bin Shakaran Moroccan July 2004 Recruiting Moroccans to Arrested Confirmed 1 DoD (DoD) fight for al-Qaeda in Iraq 2005; convicted Sept. 2007 9. Mohammed Bin Moroccan July 2004 Recruiting Moroccans to Arrested Confirmed 1 DoD Ahmad Mizouz (DoD) fight for al-Qaeda in Iraq 2005; convicted Sept. 2007 10. Abdallah Salih al- Kuwaiti November Suicide bombing in Mosul Conducted Confirmed 1 Washington Post Ajmi (DoD) 2005 suicide bombing in Iraq, March 23, 2006 11. Said Ali al-Shihri Saudi November 9, Commander of AQ in the n/a Confirmed 1 Reuters, AFP, NEFA (Saeed Aku Jabir al- (NYT) 2007 Arabian Peninsula Kathim al-Shehri, (Yemen); Wanted by Abu Sufyan al-Azdi, Saudi govt for “terrorism Abu Asma) related matters including being linked to AQ” (Interpol) 12. Mohammed Ismail Afghan January 28, Attack on U.S. forces in Re- Confirmed 1 DoD, Reuters (DoD) 2004 (NYT) captured May 2004 13. Mohammed Nayim Afghan July 2003 Anti-coalition militant n/a Suspected 1DoD , DIA, senior Farouq (DoD) activity with Taliban and Afghan intel official AQ 14. Abdullah Ghulam Afghan December 12, Taliban leader in southern n/a Suspected 1AP , NYT, Times Rasoul (Mullah (DoD) 2007 Afghanistan Online Abdullah Zakir) 15. Abdullah Ghofoor Afghan March 14, “Taliban commander; Unknown Suspected 1 DoD 2004 (NYT) planning attacks on US and Afghan forces; killed in a raid by Afghan security forces”

3 16. Isa Khan Pakistani September “Association with Tehrik- Unknown Suspected 1 and McClatchy, DoD 17, 2004 i-Taliban”; gave an 3 (NYT) unfavorable interview to McClatchy in June 2008 17. Muhibullah Afghan July 19, 2005 “Association with the Unknown Suspected 1 DoD (NYT) Taliban” 18. Saad Madhi Saad Kuwaiti November 2, “Association with al Unknown Suspected 1 and McClatchy, DoD Hawash al Azmi 2005 (NYT) Qaida”; gave an 3 unfavorable interview to McClatchy in June 2008 19. Haji Sahib Rohullah Afghan April 30, “Association with terrorist Unknown Suspected 1 DoD Wakil 2008 (NYT) groups” 20. Maulavi Abdul Afghan Late 2002 Taliban regional Killed Suspected 1 DoD, AP Ghaffar (Shai Jahn (DoD) commander in Uruzgan September Ghafour) (WP) and Helmand; “died 25, 2004 fighting Afghan forces” (DoD) 21. Abdul Rahman Noor Afghan July 2003 Fighting against U.S. n/a Not listed 1 DoD, Washington (DoD) forces in Kandahar— publicly Post “deputy defense minister by DoD of the Taliban”

Category 2. Former detainees engaged or suspected to have engaged with insurgent groups that attack or attempt to attack non-U.S. targets. (20 men; 3.7 percent)

Name Nationality Gtmo Alleged recidivist Re- DoD Code Source release date activity capture or Status death date 1. Majid Abdullah Saudi February 20, “Terrorist Unknown Confirmed 2 DoD Lahiq al-Joudi 2007 (NYT) facilitation”(DoD) (Majeed Abdullah al Joudi)

4 2. Ravil Shafeyavich Russian March 2004 Gas line bombing Re-arrested Confirmed 2 IHT, DoD Gumarov (DoD) January 2005 3. Timur Ravilich Russian March 2004 Gas line bombing Re-arrested Confirmed 2 IHT, DoD Ishmurat (DoD) January 2005 4. Humud Dakhil Saudi July 15, 2007 “Association with known Unknown Suspected 2 DoD Humud Said al-Jadan (NYT) terrorists” 5. Abd al Razzaq Saudi September 5, “Arrested in September September Suspected 2 DoD Abdallah Ibrahim al- 2007 (NYT) 2008 for supporting 2008 Sharikh terrorism” 6. Adb al Hadi Abdallah Saudi September “Arrested in September September Suspected 2 DoD al Sharikh 2007 (DoD) 2008 for association with 2008 terrorist members; supporting terrorism” 7. Abdullah D. Kafkas Russian February 27, “Suspected involvement Re-arrested Suspected 2 DoD, Washington (Rasul Kudayev) 2004 (NYT) in an attack against a October Post traffic police checkpoint 2005 for in Nalchik in October assault on 2005” govt facilities 8. Almasm Rabilavich Russian February 27, “Association with terrorist Unknown Suspected 2 DoD Sharipov 2004 (NYT) group Hizb-ut-Tahrir”

9. Ruslan Anatolivich Russian March 2004 Joined Islamist insurgency Killed June Suspected 2 IHT, DoD, Russia Odijev (DoD) in North Caucasus 27, 2007 Today (IHT) 10. Mohammed Moroccan February 7, Sentenced by Moroccan November Not listed 2 Jurist Souleimani Laalami 2006 (NYT) court for his role in 2006 publicly creating and participating (sentenced) by DoD in “criminal gang, practice of activities in a non- recognized association and organization of un- authorized public meetings.” 5 11. Yusuf Muhammad Saudi November 9, Wanted by Saudi govt for n/a Not listed 2 NEFA, NYT Mubarak al-Jebairy (NEFA) 2007 “terrorism related matters publicly al-Shehri including being linked to by DoD AQ” (Interpol) 12. Jabir Jubran Ali al- Saudi December 13, Wanted by Saudi govt for n/a Not listed 2 Interpol, NYT, NEFA Faify (Jaber Alfefey) 2006 (NYT) “terrorism related matters publicly including being linked to by DoD AQ” (Interpol) 13. Fahd Saleh Suleiman Saudi May 18, 2006 Wanted by Saudi govt for n/a Not listed 2 Interpol, NYT, NEFA al-Jutayli (Kamza (NYT) “terrorism related matters publicly Aqeedah) including being linked to by DoD AQ” (Interpol) 14. Murtadha Ali Saeed Saudi November 9, Wanted by Saudi govt for n/a Not listed 2 Interpol, NYT, NEFA Magram (Abul-Baraa 2007 (NYT) “terrorism related matters publicly al-Hadrami) including being linked to by DoD AQ” (Interpol) 15. Meshal Mohammed Saudi May 14, 2003 Wanted by Saudi govt for n/a Not listed 2 Interpol, NYT, NEFA Rashid Al-Shedoky (NYT) “terrorism related matters publicly (Mishale Ashadouki) including being linked to by DoD AQ” (Interpol) 16. Adnan Muhammad Saudi May 18, 2006 Wanted by Saudi govt for n/a Not listed 2 Interpol, NYT, NEFA Ali al-Sayegh (NEFA) “terrorism related matters publicly including being linked to by DoD AQ” (Interpol) 17. Ibrahim Sulaiman Saudi December 13, Wanted by Saudi govt for n/a Not listed 2 Interpol, NYT, NEFA Mohammed Ar- 2006 (NEFA) “terrorism related matters publicly Rabeish (Abu including being linked to by DoD Mohammed) AQ” (Interpol) 18. Turki Mashawi Zayid Saudi November 9, Wanted by Saudi govt for n/a Not listed 2 Interpol, NYT, NEFA al-Assiri (Al- 2007 (NYT) “terrorism related matters publicly Mutasim al-Makki) including being linked to by DoD AQ” (Interpol) 19. Othman bin Ahmed Saudi June 24, 2006 Wanted by Saudi govt for n/a Not listed 2 Interpol, NYT, NEFA bin Othman al- (NYT) “terrorism related matters publicly Ghamdi (Othman al- including being linked to by DoD Omairah) AQ” (Interpol) 6 20. Mubarak Hussain Bin Bangladeshi December 15, Detained in Bangladesh December Not listed 2 The Peninsula Abul Hashem 2006 (NYT) for “suspected anti-state 23, 2006 publicly activities” by DoD

Category 3. Former detainees involved in anti-American propaganda or criticism of the U.S. government or military. (23 men; 4.2 percent)

Name Nationality Gtmo Alleged recidivist Re- DoD Code Source release date activity capture or Status death date 1. Slimane Hadj Danish February 24, Not charged with any n/a Not listed 3 NYT Abderrahmane (BBC) 2004 crime but under publicly surveillance in Denmark; by DoD said he wanted to go to Chechnya (BBC) 2. Ruhal (Rhuhel) British March 9, Road to Guantanamo film n/a “Returned 3 DoD, via Denbeaux Ahmed (Tipton (DoD) 2004 (NYT) subject to militant (Appendix 2) Three) activities” (DoD) 3. Shafiq Rasul (Tipton British March 9, Road to Guantanamo film n/a “Returned 3 DoD, via Denbeaux Three) (DoD) 2004 (NYT) subject to militant (Appendix 2) activities” (DoD) 4. Asif Iqbal (Tipton British March 9, Road to Guantanamo film n/a “Returned 3 DoD, via Denbeaux Three) (DoD) 2004 (NYT) subject to militant (Appendix 2) activities” (DoD)

7 5. Adel Abdulhehim May 5, 2006 DoD cited “Uighurs in n/a “Returned 3 NYT; McClatchy (Albania Uighur) (NYT) Albania” as an example of to militant return to militant activities activities” or participation in anti- (DoD) U.S. propaganda; gave an interview to McClatchy 6. Ahmed Adil (Albania China May 5, 2006 DoD cited “Uighurs in n/a “Returned 3 DoD, via Denbeaux Uighur) (NYT) Albania” as an example of to militant (Appendix 2); return to militant activities” McClatchy activities or participation (DoD) in anti-U.S. propaganda; gave an interview to McClatchy 7. Haji Mohammed China May 5, 2006 DoD cited “Uighurs in n/a “Returned 3 DoD, via Denbeaux Ayub (Albania (NYT) Albania” as an example of to militant (Appendix 2) Uighur) return to militant activities activities” or participation in anti- (DoD) U.S. propaganda 8. Akhdar Qasem Basit China May 5, 2006 DoD cited “Uighurs in n/a “Returned 3 DoD, via Denbeaux (Albania Uighur) (NYT) Albania” as an example of to militant (Appendix 2) return to militant activities activities” or participation in anti- (DoD) U.S. propaganda; gave an interview to McClatchy 9. Abu Bakr Qasim China May 5, 2006 Wrote an op-ed in the n/a “Returned 3 DoD, via Denbeaux (Albania Uighur) (NYT) NYT (link); DoD cited to militant (Appendix 2) “Uighurs in Albania” as activities” an example of return to (DoD) militant activities or participation in anti-U.S. propaganda; gave an interview to McClatchy 10. Salim Mahmoud Sudan December 12, Said Gtmo is a “place n/a Not listed 3 IslamOnline.net Adem Mohammed 2007 (NYT) where human rights are publicly Bani Amir abused” and should be by DoD shut down 8 11. Adel Hasan Hamad Sudan December 12, Gave an unfavorable n/a Not listed 3 IslamOnline.net 2007 interview to publicly IslamOnline.net by DoD 12. Moazzem Begg British January 25, Talked about his treatment n/a Not listed 3 PBS 2005 (NYT) in Gtmo; wrote a book publicly by DoD 13. Mourad Benchellali French July 26, 2004 Wrote a book; NYT op-ed n/a Not listed 3 NYT publicly by DoD 14. Jumah al-Dossari Bahraini July 15, 2007 Given several interviews; n/a Not listed 3 BBC, WaPo, NYT (NYT) described his at publicly Gtmo in WaPo by DoD

15. Mustafa Ibrahim Sudanese October 6, Gave an interview to n/a Not listed 3 Huffington Post Mustafa al Hassan 2008 (NYT) Gtmo researcher Andy publicly Worthington by DoD

16. Muhammad Saad Pakistani August 31, Gave an interview to the n/a Not listed 3 NYT Iqbal 2008 (NYT) NYT describing his publicly coercive treatment by DoD

17. Sadeq Mohammed Yemeni June 18, 2007 Told Gulf News he would n/a Not listed 3 Gulf News Saeed Ismail (NYT) engage in jihad as long as publicly he lives by DoD

18. Abdurahman Khadr Canadian November Gave a series of n/a Not listed 3 PBS, Variety 18, 2003 interviews to PBS; might publicly (NYT) make a movie by DoD

19. Murat Kurnaz Turkish August 24, Described his coercive n/a Not listed 3 60 Minutes 2006 (NYT) treatment to 60 Minutes publicly by DoD 20. Binyam Mohammed Ethiopian February 23, Spoke out about his n/a Not listed 3 NYT, 2009 (NYT) coercive interrogation in publicly (2) Gtmo (The Guardian) by DoD

9 21. Adil Kamil Abdullah Bahraini November 4, Wrote a critical op-ed in n/a Not listed 3 The Media Line al Wadi 2005 (NYT) The Media Line publicly (subscription only) by DoD 22. Mullah Abdul Salam Afghan September Wrote a book about his n/a Not listed 3 Cageprisoners, Zaeef 11, 2005 treatment in Gtmo publicly RFERL (NYT) by DoD 23. Algerian May 15, 2009 Told Washington Post n/a Not listed 3 Washington Post (NYT) about his coercive publicly interrogation in Gtmo by DoD

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