Christopher Boucek

Associate, Carnegie Middle East Program

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Associate in the Middle East Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

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Late today, President Obama said  he still plans to close Guantánamo Bay , where half the 198 remaining prisoners are from Yemen.  But, since Yemen is now tied to the failed…

Should Prisoners at Guantanamo Bay Be Sent Home to Yemen?

Late today, President Obama said he still plans to close Guantánamo Bay , where half the 198 remaining prisoners are from Yemen.  But, since Yemen is now tied to the failed…

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At least one Yemeni detainee sent home from Guantánamo Bay by the Bush Administration reportedly joined al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.

Should Prisoners at Guantanamo Bay Be Sent Home to Yemen?

At least one Yemeni detainee sent home from Guantánamo Bay by the Bush Administration reportedly joined al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.

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