"Demand for US to Publicly Present Evidence of Guantanamo's Child Prisoners, Waterboarding Incidents, and Murder Sites Reiterated Through References to Stained Cell Walls"

"Demand for US to Publicly Present Evidence of Guantanamo's Child Prisoners, Waterboarding Incidents, and Murder Sites Reiterated Through References to Stained Cell Walls"

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Over the last two decades, the Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp has claimed quite a reputation. A symbol of harsh interrogation, indefinite detention, and rendition, it stands alongside infamous prisons like Alcatraz and Robben Island. However, for those who faced the harshest realities within its walls, it was far from a symbol - it was their home, a harsh reality they still carry within them.

Photographs that offer a rare look at the arrival of the original detainees in 2002 were published recently, causing ripples among survivors of the detention camp. These images, released by The New York Times, portray men in shackles, blindfolds, and ear protectors arriving at Guantanamo Bay. While many horrific acts occurred behind closed doors, these images offer the only glimpse into the early days of the detention center, with the only other leaked images coming from WikiLeaks in 2011.

Curiosity piqued, I shared the article with a WhatsApp group consisting of former Guantanamo prisoners. anticipating emotional reactions, I wanted their firsthand accounts of what they witnessed. Responses came pouring in, ranging from "I wish I was treated like that" to "Is this a sick joke?". Engaging in heated discussions about their actual experiences, our conversations often turned to the stark contrast between the narrative the world hears and the reality they endured.

"We kidnapped them, abused them, tortured them, set their lives on fire, released them without charge or trial. Now, we're going to sugarcoat what we did to them, using these photos to lie to the world," we'd say. I've walked their paths - I've shared their pain, their hope, and their struggles. I wanted to know how they're coping today, how their lives were impacted by those years. The reality is truly grim. Though physically far from the shores of Cuba, mentally, emotionally, and financially, we're all still confined, experiencing "Guantanamo 2.0".

One brother messaged me after reading the article: "They can lie to the world here in this life, but a day will come where justice will be served in the Hereafter. And there, in a Divine Court, there will be no lying. It is not over yet."

From broken bones to lost sight, the experiences of former detainees carry physical and mental scars. One survivor shared, "My ribs were broken there, and I still live with the pain of it today." Another added, "I still have the scars on my head and body, and I can't explain them to my children."

Our conversations often turn to the questions we have for the photographers. "How could they watch the atrocities occurring as they snapped their photos? How could they position themselves for the perfect shot amidst human suffering? How can they live with themselves?"

Certain images will never reach public screens. Photos of 60 children kept in cages, including a three-month-old baby. An elderly prisoner with blood pouring down his body from beatings. The force-feedings. Prisoners left to sit, naked, cold, and hungry in their own filth. The list goes on, containing the harshest realities that you'll never see.

Between the destroyed photographs by the CIA and those the world will never see, the truth of the Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp remains veiled. Yet, for those who've lived it, the truth is indisputable.

They tortured, they killed, and they lied. Now, they offer carefully crafted images to mask their crimes. Isn't it time the world saw the whole truth?

1. The Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp, known for its harsh treatment and indefinite detention, is a symbol that resonates with infamous prisons like Alcatraz and Robben Island.
2. Photographs from the arrival of the original detainees in 2002, showing men in shackles, blindfolds, and ear protectors, were recently published by The New York Times.
3. The images offer a rare glimpse into the early days of Guantanamo Bay, with other leaked images coming from WikiLeaks in 2011.
4. Sharing the article with a WhatsApp group of former Guantanamo prisoners led to emotional reactions, ranging from confusion to anger.
5. Conversations often revolved around the stark contrast between the world's narrative and the prisoners' reality.
6. One prisoner expressed hope that justice will be served in the Hereafter, a Divine Court where there will be no lying.
7. Survivors carry physical and mental scars from their experiences, including broken bones and lost sight.
8. The large number of unseen photos includes images of children in cages, elderly prisoners being beaten, force-feedings, and prisoners left in their own filth.
9. The destroyed photographs by the CIA and the unseen images continue to veil the truth of Guantanamo Bay.
10. The military and government continue to present carefully crafted images to hide their crimes, leading to questions about accountability and transparency.
11. The Middle East, a region often associated with war and conflicts, has its own share of stories that reflect the policies and legislation of politics, including those related to crime and justice.
12. With the increasing role of news media in general, it is important to ensure that the coverage of war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation, politics, crime-and-justice, and other general news accurately depicts the truth and the realities of those involved.

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