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Press Statement
Richard Boucher, Spokesman
Washington, DC
October 11, 2004


Transfer of Yaser Esam Hamdi to Saudi Arabia


The United States has transferred Saudi Yaser Esam Hamdi from United States detention at the Charleston Naval Brig in South Carolina to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Mr. Hamdi arrived in Saudi Arabia on October 11, 2004. The United States appreciates the cooperation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in facilitating this transfer.

2004/1096  
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Released on October 11, 2004
  
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