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DoD forced to release Guantanamo detainee who came out as transgender

By Duffel Blog Staff · Bureau · 1 minute

Filed 5 October 2022 · 1535

GUANTANAMO BAY — The Pentagon has released an unlawful enemy combatant from the Guantanamo Bay detention facility after learning the male detainee was actually a transgender woman, sources confirmed.

"Detainee MA-063 has been sent back to Morocco, where we are hopeful that she will be accommodated and cared for during this difficult time," said Navy Cmdr. Anne Reitzkof.

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