Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Encep Nurjaman Pre-Trial Hearing

The Department of War invites media to cover pre-trial proceedings August 3 -14, 2026 for Encep Nurjaman, who has been charged in connection with his alleged role in the 2002 and 2003 bombings in Indonesia.

The proceedings will occur at the Expeditionary Legal Complex located in Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB), Cuba and will be transmitted to a closed-circuit television (CCTV) site at Ft. Meade, Md.

Media choosing to travel to NSGB will pay round-trip airfare ($800); coverage window is determined by flight schedule. Specific ground rules for coverage at NSGB will follow registration.

The primary purpose of this invitation is to cover the military commissions. Tours of the detention facilities are not available. Requests for reporting on Guantanamo topics unrelated to the military commissions - such as the naval base facilities or personnel - must be coordinated in advance through the respective public officer with authority over those topics. OMC public affairs can provide point of contact information as needed.

Coverage windows, including travel*:
• August 1 - 8
• August 8 - 15
*Media may choose to stay more than one week.

Registration: Click here for registration and select the appropriate case and dates as outlined above.

Deadline: All requests must be received no later than noon Thursday, May 28, 2026. Additional details of travel preparations will be provided separately. By submitting the online request form, interested media will begin the travel process and respective OMC PAO will assist in travel preparations.

CCTV Site: Media choosing to view the hearing, from the media-designated viewing site at Fort Meade, Md., must send requests via email to [email protected] with email subject line matching the court case and the following information: name, position, news organization and contact information.

Contact Mr. Ronald Flesvig, OMC Public Affairs, for additional questions at [email protected] or (571) 372-3713.

Case information can be viewed at the Office of Military Commissions website: https://www.mc.mil