61 former Gitmo detainees still involved in terror acts , according to CNN . Since then , nearly 520 detainees have been released from detention facility . President - elect Barack Obama vowed to close down Guantanamo upon taking office .
61 former Gitmo detainees still involved in terror acts , according to Pentagon . Since 2002 , nearly 520 detainees have been released from detention facility . President-elect Barack Obama wants to shut down Guantanamo upon taking office .