Mohammed Kamin
Mohammed Kamin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1978 Afghanistan |
| Occupation | Former detainee at Guantanamo Bay detention camp |
| Known for | Detention at Guantanamo Bay, charges of providing material support to terrorism, release and repatriation to Afghanistan |
Mohammed Kamin (born in 1978) is an Afghan national who was held at the United States Guantanamo Bay detention camp located in Cuba. According to records from the Joint Task Force Guantanamo, his birth year is listed as 1978. He was eventually released and returned to Afghanistan by 23 December 2019.
Charges before a Guantanamo Military Commission
On March 11, 2008, the Office of Military Commissions announced formal charges against Kamin. The next day, he faced a single accusation of "providing material support to terrorism." This particular charge attracted attention because it is typically not classified as a war crime, prompting debate over whether it could be prosecuted within a military commission framework.
Kamin declined to appear at his arraignment on May 21, 2008, and was compelled to attend by force. During this session, he denied any affiliations with al-Qaeda or the Taliban. He maintained his refusal to participate in trial proceedings throughout June 2008.
Prosecutors sought multiple extensions to pursue their case against Kamin until September 2009, which were approved by the commission. Nonetheless, Kamin continued his boycott, including abstaining from a pre-trial hearing held in November 2009. Ultimately, all charges against him were dropped and dismissed on December 8, 2009. Had he been convicted, Kamin faced the possibility of a life imprisonment sentence.
Transfer to the United Arab Emirates
Kamin was among fifteen detainees transferred to the United Arab Emirates, including Obaidullah. Of these individuals, twelve were Yemeni nationals.
Repatriation
By 23 December 2019, Kamin had been returned to Afghanistan.