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April 18, 2016

Tariq Ba Odah Began a Hunger Strike at Guantánamo in 2007, Finally Released with Others
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The Pentagon has transferred nine Guantánamo prisoners to Saudi Arabia,
bringing the total number of remaining prisoners down to 80. One of the
nine men who were released was Tariq Ba Odah, who has been on hunger
strike to demand his freedom since 2007. During his hunger strike, his
weight dropped to only 74 pounds, and he was repeatedly force-fed by
Guantánamo guards. After the nine men landed in Saudi Arabia, one of the
former Guantánamo prisoners spoke out.

Former Guantánamo prisoner: "As soon as the plane landed, I didn't feel
I was at an airport. I felt at home, thank God. It's as if I arrived at
my home amidst my family. Thank God. From the first hours we arrived,
we've been received in a way we couldn't imagine. I thank all those who
wanted to make this happen."

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