Guantanamo inmate released after 14 years detainment

A Guantanamo inmate has been released after spending more than 14 years being held without charge.

Fayiz Ahmad Yahia Suleiman was transferred to Italy, bringing the total number of men still on the base to 78, Pentagon officials said.

Military records show Suleiman was suspected of fighting with al-Qaida against US and coalition forces in Afghanistan but was never charged.

Suleiman was approved for transfer nearly six years ago.

He was cleared for release in 2010 but could not be returned to his homeland of Yemen due to instability so officials had to find another country willing to take him.

The US transferred two Guantanamo detainees to Italy in November 2009.