Ahmed Rashidi -- Unclassified summary of basis for tribunal decision

UNCLASSIFIED/ FOUO

(Enclosure (1) to Combatant Status Review Tribunal Decision Report)

TRIBUNAL PANEL: #13 ISN#:

1. Introduction 

As the CombatantS tatus Review Tribunal (CSRT) Decision Report indicates, the Tribunal has determined that this detainee is properly classified as an enemy combatant and is a member of, or affiliated with, al-Qaida and was part of or supporting the Moroccan Islamic Fighting Group. In reaching its conclusions, the Tribunal considered both classified mad unclassified information. The following is an account of the unclassified evidence considered by the Tribunal and other pertinent information. Classified evidence considered by the Tribanal is discussed in Enclosure (2) to the CSRT Decision Report.

2. SynopSis of Proceedings 

The unclassified evidence presented to the Tribunal on 7 October 2004 by the Recorder indicated that the Detainee was associated with al-Qaida. While in England, the Detainee attended the Finsbury Park Mosque and the Baker Street Mosque, both known extremist mosques, During late September and early October 2001, the Detainee traveled from England to Afghanistan~co and Pakistan. The Detainee is identified as having received training at the Al Farouq trainiug camp in July 2001, to include weapons training, war tactics an~[ bombm aldug.T he Detainee fled Afghanistani !~ the companyo f a large convoya nd was captured in Baunu~P akistan in early 2002, The Detainee admits to knowingh owt o conduct suicide attacks on airliners using smuggledf lammable liquids. The Detainee is identified as a suspected al-Qaida memberw, hoi ssued a fat-wa claiming suicide is acceptable. The Detainee is a membeor fAbuI asa’s group of MoroccanF ighters. The Detainee did not par~cipat~ in the Tribunal process. Whenth e Person~R epresentativea ttemptedt o obtain the Demiuee’es lection to participate, the Detainee was uncooperative, unresponsive and belligerent to both the Personal Representative and the translator. He called no witnesses, did not request any unclassified or classified documenbt e produced~a nd did not makea v~rbal statement.

3. Evidence Considered by the Tribunal 

The Tribunal considered the following evidence in reaching its conclusions:


 * a. Exhibits: D-a and R-1 through R-12,

4. Rulings by the Tribunal on Detainee Requests for Evidence or Witnesses 

The Detainee requested no witnesses and no evidence be produced.

5. Discussion of Unclassified Evidence 

The Tribunal considered the following unclassified evidence in makingi ts determinations:

The Tribunal also relied on certain classified evidence in reaching its decision. A discussion of the classified evidencei s found in Enclosure( 2) to the CombatanSt tatus Review Tribunal Decision Report.

6. Consultations with the CSRT Legal Advisor 

No issues arose during the course of this hearing that required consultation with the CSRTle gal advisor.

7. Conclusions of the Tribunal 

Upon careful review of all the evidence presented in this matter, the Tribunal makes the following determinations:

8. Dissenting Tribunal Member’s report 

None. The Tribunal reached a unanimons decision.

Respectfully submitted,

Colonel, U.S. Army Tribunal President