The U.S. has transferred 11 Yemeni men to Oman after holding them for more than two decades without charge at the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

At its peak, almost 700 prisoners were held in Guantanamo Bay, many of whom were never charged with crimes.The United States has released 11 Yemeni detainees from the controversial naval base at Guantanamo Bay,

Eleven Yemeni detainees have been moved from the US military prison in Guantanamo Bay to Oman. The move has left 15 detainees in the prison in Cuba - the smallest number at any point in its history.