01 March 2004
Boucher: U.S. Transfers Seven Russian Nationals from Guantanamo
March 1: DOS says U.S. appreciates cooperation of Russian government
The United States has transferred seven Russian nationals from Guantanamo to the control of the Russian government "to face criminal charges relating to their terrorist activities during an armed conflict."
The State Department says Russia has provided assurances that they will be "detained, investigated and prosecuted, as appropriate, under Russian law and will be treated humanely in accordance with Russian law and obligations."
Following is a statement by Spokesman Richard Boucher:
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
March 1, 2004
Statement by Richard Boucher, Spokesman
TRANSFER OF RUSSIAN NATIONALS FROM GUANTANAMO
The United States has transferred seven Russian nationals detained at Guantanamo to the control of the Government of Russia to face criminal charges relating to their terrorist activities during an armed conflict. The transfer is the result of discussions between our two governments over the past year, including assurances that the individuals will be detained, investigated and prosecuted, as appropriate, under Russian law and will be treated humanely in accordance with Russian law and obligations.
The war against terrorism requires close cooperation between nations. The United States welcomes and appreciates the cooperation of the Government of Russia on this issue and looks forward to working closely in the future in the fight against terrorism.
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(Distributed by the Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)
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