Qatari detained at London airport

By Xray •

AFP London A Qatari man held at Guantanamo Bay until last year was detained at London´s Heathrow Airport on his way to visit a human rights lawyer in the British capital, he said on Tuesday. Jaralla Saleh Mohammed Kahla al Marri said he arrived in Britain from Qatar on Sunday to visit lawyer Gareth Peirce but was questioned by British immigration officials because he did not include details of his time at Guantanamo Bay on his visa application.
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By SAMAEL• 26 Feb 2009 11:12

I think he was plotting to blow up a baloon

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By anonymous• 26 Feb 2009 11:11

Is it any suprise then? Methinks not!

By britexpat• 26 Feb 2009 10:54

Apparently, he came to join other previous inmates to celebrate Mr Mohamed's freedom and also meet a human rights lawyer..

By lisa bennett• 26 Feb 2009 10:47

why did he go to the Uk, why not back here ??

By SAMAEL• 26 Feb 2009 10:42

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Name: Jaralla Saleh Mohammed Kahla al Marri

Sex: Male

Nationality: Qatari

Were you recently held as a suspected Terrorist?: Yes

Naturally the application looks just like that

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