6 Former Guantanamo Detainees Resettle in Palau

The Uighurs' new home has undergone construction in recent weeks to accommodate the men. It is a five-minute walk from Koror's only mosque, one of two in the country.

The island nation, best known for diving and tourism, has a Muslim population of about 500, mostly migrant workers from Bangladesh.

Despite their long flight and late arrival, the men were too excited to sleep, a lawyer for two of them told reporters outside their new home.

"They haven't slept, they're wired, in a little bit of shock," said George Clarke. "They're very happy that the Palauan people have allowed them to come here."

He said the men were still choosing their bedrooms in the large house with ocean views, a dramatic change of scenery from the minimum-security detention area where they were last held behind razor wire.

Toribiong said the Uighurs would be provided medical care, housing and education, including English lessons and instruction in skills that will help them find a job.

The U.S. Department of Justice said in a statement it would continue to consult with Palau regarding the former detainees.

Before this transfer of the Uighurs, about 221 prisoners remained at Guantanamo.

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Associated Press writer David McFadden in San Juan, Puerto Rico, contributed to this report.

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