The Uighurs will participate in a structured program of education and training intended to assist them in their transition back into the civil society.
The men were Ahmad Tourson, Abdul Ghappar Abdul Rahman, Edham Mamet, Anwar Hassan, Dawut Abdurehim and Adel Noori.
The location of their residence is at Lebuu. It’s a six bedroom apartment with an ocean view.
The government of Palau will provide medical care, room and board and education to the Uighurs until such time as they are prepared to integrate into the Palauan community.
The Uighurs will be taught conversational and written English, educated about the culture and laws of Palau and instructed in skills that will enable them to find job and earn living in Palau.
President Johnson Toribiong in an interview Sunday said their arrival concluded “ the long saga for this people who are homeless as a result of the fight against terrorists.”
“I welcomed them at the airport and they smiled and called be brother,” Toribiong said.
He added, “ their settlement in Palau is temporary until they are allowed to relocate to the place of their choice.”
The U.S. government provided a transition fund of over $540,000 to the Uighurs resettlement in Palau.
President Toribiong appointed, Ted Glenn to act as coordinator for the eventual integration of the former detainees into the society.
Glenn said on Sunday, the six saw Dr. Victor Yano for check-up.
“I am honored to extend a helping hand to these people.” Toribiong said.
The Uighurs were captured by US forces in Afghanistan, where they said they had fled to escape persecution in China.
George Clark, another lawyer for at least two of the Uighurs said may pursue permanent homes in countries where there is a small Uighur community such as Australia, U.S. or Germany.
Michael Sternhell said the Uighurs are eager to find jobs and “ do all the things they have not done.”
There were 22 Uighurs – from the Xinjiang region of China that borders Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia – in Guantanamo, of which one remains. He was not provided resettlement by Palau due to concerns over his mental health.
