Pakistani national, oldest prisoner in Guantanamo Bay Saifullah Paracha is freed by US

Saifullah Paracha, the oldest prisoner at Guantanamo Bay, was released after 19 years. Unlike most prisoners, businessman Paracha was taken into custody in 2003 and charged with aiding al-Qaeda.

Saifullah Paracha Paracha was charged with supporting the terrorist group despite his denials of guilt and the fact that he was never charged.





In the past, hundreds of accused militants captured following the attacks were detained at the US military prison in Cuba.

According to the Pakistan's foreign ministry, Saifullah Paracha, a Pakistan national detained in Guantanamo Bay, was freed on Saturday, October 29, 2022, and now resides there.

They also stated that the country is glad that a Pakistani national detained abroad has been reunited with his family.

Why did it take so long for Paracha's release?
Clive Stafford-Smith, Paracha's lawyer, questioned why his client had taken so long to be released.

Stafford-Smith claims he has had more than a year to get ready for release. He used to sing the lyrics to "You Can Check Out But You Can Never Go In" from the movie Hotel California to me.

Saifullah Paracha was captured in Thailand in July 2003 due to a sting operation by the American FBI.

FAQs

Who or what accused Saifullah Paracha?
Authorities in the US said that Paracha had contacts with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and Osama bin Laden.

What will happen to US convicts who have not been charged?
US President Joe Biden is to free uncharged detainees and continue the legal proceedings against those alleged to have close ties to al-Qaeda.