IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. NR-154-14 March 31, 2014 Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad et. al. The Department of Defense and the Office of Military Commissions will allocate seats for news media aboard military chartered aircraft for travel from Andrews Air Force Base to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on April 12 to cover military commission proceedings scheduled for April 14 - 17 in the case of United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin Attash, Ramzi Binalshibh, Ali Abdul Aziz Ali and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi. Return travel is planned for April 18. Due to a limited number of seats aboard the flight and limited accommodations at Guantanamo Bay, selection is not guaranteed. However, there will be an additional opportunity for media members to view the proceedings by closed circuit television (CCTV) from a media work center at Fort George G. Meade, Md., from April 14-17. Media desiring to view either or both of these hearings should send their requests via email to [email protected]. All requests must be received no later than noon EDT, April 2. Media members should submit their names, positions, sponsoring organization and contact information to the above email address. Multiple names from the same organization may be listed. Requesters should indicate each individuals desire to be considered for travel to Guantanamo or Fort George G. Meade. Further information including the media ground rules can be viewed at the Office of Military Commissions website at mc.mil.
Posted on: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 23:24:41 +0000
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