The Ministry of Defense invites the media to cover the proceedings before the trial in the case of the United States against Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarek Bin ‘Attash, Ali Abdul Aziz Ali, Ramzi Bin al Shibh and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi, scheduled for Jan. 14-Feb. 4, 2023. The defendants are charged in connection with their alleged roles in the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.
Specific coverage windows are identified below as they relate to flight availability. Media wishing to cover this hearing from the Legal Expeditionary Complex located at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB) Cuba must complete the online travel request form (link below) to begin the approval process. Please note that the duration of the journey is at least Saturday to Saturday.
*Media may choose to stay for more than one week.
Registration: Click here to register and select the relevant case and dates as described above.
Deadline: All requests must be received no later than 12 EDT, Friday, Oct. 21
Additional information on travel logistics and COVID procedures will be provided separately. By submitting the online request form, interested media will begin the travel process and the respective OMC PAOs will contact us to assist with travel preparations.
Media wishing to view this hearing from Fort Meade should email their requests to osd.mc-alex.OMC.mbx.omc-pa@mail.mil with the email subject line matching the lawsuit and relevant media information: name, position, sponsoring organization and contact information.
Media can contact Lt. Cmdr. Adam Cole for additional questions at adam.r.cole6.mil@mail.mil or 571-372-8934.
Case information can be viewed on the Office of Military Commissioner’s website: https://www.mc.mil.
