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| U.S rejects Egyptian custody request for Habib |
| 2004-11-22 |
| The United States has advised the Australian Government that it will not agree to release Australian terrorism suspect Mamdouh Habib into the custody of Egyptian authorities. Egypt is reportedly seeking custody of five Guantanamo Bay detainees. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) says it is aware that Egypt considers Mr Habib to be one of its nationals. It says US officials have advised them that Habib will not be released to Egypt as he is already listed for trial by a military commission. The US says it is expected that charges will be laid against him shortly. |
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