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Spain warrant for Guantanamo man Spain warrant for Guantanamo man
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A British resident released by the US from Guantanamo Bay has been arrested under a Spanish warrant.A British resident released by the US from Guantanamo Bay has been arrested under a Spanish warrant.
Jamil El-Banna, 45, has been undergoing questioning at a Luton police station.Jamil El-Banna, 45, has been undergoing questioning at a Luton police station.
The police said he was being held on a European Arrest Warrant alleging terrorist related offences issued on behalf of the Spanish authorities. The police said he was being held on a European Arrest Warrant alleging terrorist-related offences, issued on behalf of the Spanish authorities.
Two other freed men, Omar Deghayes, 38, and Abdenour Samuer, 34, were arrested under the Terrorism Act on arrival and are being questioned in London.Two other freed men, Omar Deghayes, 38, and Abdenour Samuer, 34, were arrested under the Terrorism Act on arrival and are being questioned in London.
Aircraft arrestAircraft arrest
Mr El-Banna will appear in custody before the City of Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday.Mr El-Banna will appear in custody before the City of Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
The three men arrived at Luton airport on Wednesday after they were held by the US at Guantanamo for four-and-a-half years.The three men arrived at Luton airport on Wednesday after they were held by the US at Guantanamo for four-and-a-half years.
The idea now that they want to use this evidence we've proved to be false to take them for further detention is very worrying Clive Stafford-SmithLawyer for the menThe idea now that they want to use this evidence we've proved to be false to take them for further detention is very worrying Clive Stafford-SmithLawyer for the men
Another freed UK resident, Shaker Abdur-Raheem Aamer, is expected to return to his native Saudi Arabia.Another freed UK resident, Shaker Abdur-Raheem Aamer, is expected to return to his native Saudi Arabia.
A fifth UK resident, Ethiopian Binyam Mohammed, will remain at Guantanamo.A fifth UK resident, Ethiopian Binyam Mohammed, will remain at Guantanamo.
Mr Deghayes and Mr Samuer were arrested on board an aircraft shortly after it arrived from Guantanamo.Mr Deghayes and Mr Samuer were arrested on board an aircraft shortly after it arrived from Guantanamo.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said they were being held on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.A Metropolitan Police spokesman said they were being held on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.
They remain in custody at Paddington Green police station in central London, with Mr Deghayes also facing possible extradition to Spain.They remain in custody at Paddington Green police station in central London, with Mr Deghayes also facing possible extradition to Spain.
Fight extraditionFight extradition
The lawyer for the men, Clive Stafford-Smith, earlier told BBC's Newsnight that the Spanish case was based on false evidence.The lawyer for the men, Clive Stafford-Smith, earlier told BBC's Newsnight that the Spanish case was based on false evidence.
Two of the men were taken to Paddington Green for questioningTwo of the men were taken to Paddington Green for questioning
He said the situation with Spain was "dismaying" and they would fight any attempt to extradite them.He said the situation with Spain was "dismaying" and they would fight any attempt to extradite them.
"The fact that the Spanish actually were behind this wrongful detention in Guantanamo Bay is something they should be ashamed of," he said."The fact that the Spanish actually were behind this wrongful detention in Guantanamo Bay is something they should be ashamed of," he said.
"The idea now that they want to use this evidence we've proved to be false to take them for further detention is very worrying.""The idea now that they want to use this evidence we've proved to be false to take them for further detention is very worrying."
American accusationsAmerican accusations
The Home Office will review the immigration status of the three men after agreeing their release with the US on 10 December following intensive negotiations.The Home Office will review the immigration status of the three men after agreeing their release with the US on 10 December following intensive negotiations.
The Pentagon insists that all five of the British residents are dangerous.The Pentagon insists that all five of the British residents are dangerous.
The Americans accuse Palestinian Mr el-Banna of being an al-Qaeda recruiter and financier, Libyan Mr Deghayes of associating with al-Qaeda, and Algerian Mr Samuer of being trained for combat in Afghanistan.The Americans accuse Palestinian Mr el-Banna of being an al-Qaeda recruiter and financier, Libyan Mr Deghayes of associating with al-Qaeda, and Algerian Mr Samuer of being trained for combat in Afghanistan.
About 300 prisoners are held at Guantanamo Bay, set up at a US naval base in Cuba in early 2002 after the invasion of Afghanistan.About 300 prisoners are held at Guantanamo Bay, set up at a US naval base in Cuba in early 2002 after the invasion of Afghanistan.