Chastened Guantanamo prisoners back before military tribunal

Five Guantanamo prisoners charged in the Sept 11 attacks were back before a military tribunal yesterday, apparently foregoing the protest that turned their last appearance into an unruly 13-hour spectacle.

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who has portrayed himself as the mastermind behind the worst terrorist attack on US soil, and his four co-defendants sat quietly at the defence tables under the watchful eyes of military guards.

Defendant Mustafa Ahmad al-Hawsawi calmly responded to the judge’s questions about his request for additional legal counsel.