Biden administration announces first transfer of detainee out of Guantanamo Bay

Washington — The Biden administration on Monday announced it transferred its first detainee out of Guantanamo Bay to Morocco after he was recommended for repatriation under the Obama administration.

The transfer of the detainee, Abdul Latif Nasir, comes after the Biden administration said in February it would be launching an interagency review of the U.S. military prison, which President Biden intends to close by the time he leaves office. With Nasir's repatriation, there are 39 detainees at Guantanamo Bay, according to the Defense Department. The Pentagon said in a statement it "commends the Kingdom of Morocco for its long-time partnership in securing both countries' national security interests."