Shawqi Awad Balzuhair

Shawqi Awad Balzuhair is a Yemeni national who gained international attention after being held at Guantanamo Bay for over 14 years without charge on suspicion of being an Al-Qaeda militant. In 2016, he was transferred to Cabo Verde as part of a humanitarian gesture, where the U.S. government expressed gratitude for the country's willingness to support efforts to close the detention center. His release highlighted ongoing discussions around the treatment of detainees and the complexities of international relations concerning deportation and asylum.