First Guantanamo suspect arrives in US

The first Guantanamo Bay detainee was today flown to the United States to face trial for bombing US embassies.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2009 - 14:28

The first Guantanamo Bay detainee was today flown to the United States to face trial for bombing US embassies.

Ahmed Ghailani was taken to a Manhattan jail and will face a court later today.

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