Yemen renews claims to free Yemeni detainees in Gtmo

WASHINGTON, May 19 (Saba) - Yemen renewed on Tuesday its claim to
the American administration to release Yemeni detainees in
Guantanamo and Bagram base and to hand them over to Yemen.

Yemen's ambassador to United States Abdul-Wahab al-Hajri held talks
with the US Attorney General Eric H. Holder on the ways of boosting
the bilateral cooperation between Yemen and US in the security and
judicial fields in addition to combating terrorism and organized
crime.

For his part, al-Hajri welcomed President Obama's decision to close
Guantanamo Bay detention camp.

Al-Hajri renewed demands to free Sheikh Mohammed al-Moayad and his
companion Mohammed Zayed, who have spent six years in US prisons in
difficult situations, stressing on offering the complete medical
care to Sheikh al-Moayad.

The American lawful team concerned with shutting Guantanamo
detention camp currently studies files of detainees' cases, Holder
made it clear promising to look into the Yemeni government's
requests and suggestions.

He pointed out that the American administration is about to study
the case of Sheikh al-Moayad and his companion and would contact
with Yemen in this regard soon.

In the meeting, Holder praised Yemen's efforts and successes
achieved in combating terrorism.

BA/AF