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Guantánamo Diary

Biography & History

Guantánamo Diary

Biography & History

Guantánamo Diary

Mohamedou Ould Slahi, edited by Larry Siems

The main idea of this text: The individual MOS who had been arrested, questioned, and abused by the US government through forceful and harsh methods. His account and statement is a call for the citizens of America to challenge the authority of their government to operate in such cruel, inhuman manners. Additional recommended reading: The New Jim Crow written by Michelle Alexander The New Jim Crow (2010) uncovers a disturbing system of bias in the United States that has resulted in the mass imprisonment of African-Americans. The supposed War on Drugs, managed by a seemingly impartial legal system, has only worsened the issue due to underlying racial prejudice in decisions and punishments. Have any thoughts? We would greatly appreciate your feedback on our material! Simply send an email to [email protected] with the name of this book as the subject line and share your opinions! Interested in introducing to your colleagues? Did you know we also provide subscriptions for companies? Click the link below, or advise your Learning & Development team to make contact, in order to learn how you and your team can utilize for personal and professional growth.

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The book "Guantánamo Diary", published in 2015, compiles the transcript of a prisoner held at the Guantánamo Bay detention facility located in Cuba. The following summaries aim to provide a detailed account of an individual's experience dealing with interrogation, imprisonment, and acts of torture inflicted upon him by the United States government.

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Mohamedou Ould Slahi is a Mauritanian citizen and, since 2002, a prisoner in the American-run Guantánamo Bay detention camp in Cuba.

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The writer, who is from Mauritania, has been detained in Guantánamo since 2002 without any charges filed against him.

The author was detained in Senegal on their way from Canada to Mauritania. The writer got captured in Senegal during their journey from Canada to Mauritania.

The writer endured multiple questioning sessions in Mauritania prior to being transferred to Jordan.

During the interrogation in Jordan, the author was warned of the possibility of being tortured if he did not admit to the accusations.

In 2002, the writer was relocated to Guantánamo Bay, where questioning techniques exacerbated his condition.

While at Guantanamo Bay, the writer was questioned by different branches of the US government, charged with acts of terrorism, and subjected to brutal treatment.

During the author's questioning, he began confessing to every accusation without hesitation.

Despite admitting his guilt and making efforts through the legal system to be released, the author is still detained in GTMO today.

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