Arab News reports that the Saudi government has released 1,500 reformed extremists. The article does not identify the individuals nor provide much detail on when, where, or how they were detained in the first place. Thus, it’s not clear if any of these include former Guantanamo detainees, nor if they were involved in any violent acts within the Kingdom. The article does, however, notethe composition of of the various groups involved in the rehabilitation programs.

Over 1,500 Extremists Freed After Repenting

RIYADH, 26 November 2007 — Saudi authorities have released more than 1,500 reformed extremists, who were detained on charges of embracing and spreading takfeer (the ideology that brands other Muslims who disagree with them as infidels).

The extremists, under the guidance of the Ministry of Interior, had undergone lengthy counseling, according to Muhammad Al-Nujaimi, a member of the Counseling Committee and professor of comparative jurisprudence at the King Fahd Security College.

Al-Nujaimi told Al-Watan newspaper that the Counseling Committee, which is the brainchild of Prince Muhammad ibn Naif, assistant minister of interior for security affairs, was established in 2004 with the approval of Interior Minister Prince Naif. The Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance jointly supervise activities of the committee comprising 100 members. Members include religious scholars, preachers, specialists in religious doctrine and law, psychologists and social workers.
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