9 prisoners released from Guantánamo join militants
A total of 9 prisoners released from US' Guantánamo Bay military prison joined militant groups since President Barack Obama took office in 2009, according to officials. Obama had pledged to close the controversial prison and released 161 prisoners, including 17 this year. Notably, George Bush had released 532 prisoners from Guantánamo, with 113 joining militant groups.​