Sufyian Barhoumi had been detained at the facility for nearly 20 years.
Barhoumi was accused of participating in a bomb plot against the U.S.
"18 are eligible for transfer; 7 are eligible for a Periodic Review Board; 10 are involved in the military commissions process; and two detainees have been convicted in military commissions," per the statement.
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