It 's been rare for them to be sent back there , especially given some diplomatic discord and concerns about the country 's security situation . Spokesman : A U.S. Air Force C-17 flew the ex - captives to Afghanistan . As part of a ` ` commitment to the '' Gitmo , U.S. envoy Mr . Afghanistan will help ` ` reintegrate these former detainees , '' U.S. embassy said . Guantanamo Bay has held nearly 800 detainees ; there are now 132 .
Spokesman : A U.S. Air Force C-17 flew the ex - captives to Afghanistan . As part of a ` ` commitment to the '' Gitmo , U.S. envoy Mr . Afghanistan will help ` ` reintegrate these former detainees , '' U.S. embassy said . Guantanamo Bay has held nearly 800 detainees ; there are now 132 .