The White House is confirming Ahmed Ould Abdel al-Aziz has been transferred to his home country of Mauritania after 13 years in detenion.
Mr. abdel al-Aziz was originally captured in Karachi Pakistan, but he was never charged with any crimes, and his release was actually approved in 2009, although not carried out until recently.
White House spokesman Josh Earnest would only confirm his release, not that any apology is in the offing.
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