WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The White House on Thursday said it disagreed with a court ruling that five Algerians held nearly seven years at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba must be released, but was pleased that another Algerian was affirmed as an enemy combatant.

"We disagree with the court's decision that we did not carry our burden of proof with respect to the other detainees," White House spokesman Tony Fratto said.

He said the Justice Department was reviewing the decision on the five Algerians.

"This ruling does demonstrate the need for Congress to enact procedures that allow these petitions to be adjudicated in a way that is fair to the detainee but that allows the government to present its case without imperiling national security," Fratto said. (Reporting by Tabassum Zakaria; Editing by Kristin Roberts)

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