On Monday, the U.S. military sent 11 long-term detainees from the facility to Oman after reaching an agreement with the Omani government for relocation and resettlement.
According to reports, only 15 detainees remain. The prison opened in 2002 and at its peak housed more than 600 prisoners and supervised more than 2,000 military and civilian personnel.
captured in pakistan
Captured in Faisalabad, Pakistan in March 2002 after the September 11, 2001 attacks, Abu Zubaydah was transferred to CIA custody and held at multiple secret locations where he was tortured and tortured. experts said in a press release on Wednesday.
Despite being imprisoned for nearly 20 years, he remains at Guantanamo Bay without any formal charges being filed against him.
“Long time no see” release
“We are exceptionally requesting a presidential pardon due to Mr. Abu Zubaydah’s treatment in custody and the lack of due process since his initial detention,” the experts said. “His immediate release and relocation to a third safe country is long overdue.”
Experts appointed by the Human Rights Council highlighted Abu Zubaydah’s serious health conditions, including injuries sustained during torture, which were exacerbated by his refusal to seek medical attention. It is said that
They also noted significant barriers to attorney-client communication.
Various international and regional human rights organizations have investigated Abu Zubaydah’s case and established that he has suffered multiple human rights violations during the US extradition and secret detention program, experts said. pointed out.
“We call for Mr. Abu Zubaydah’s release, as well as his enforceable right to compensation and other reparation measures in accordance with international law,” said the members of the working group and the Special Rapporteur.
Experts highlighted the deep psychological and physical trauma he suffered from torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, and enforced disappearance. They reiterated their call on the US government to immediately release him and transfer him to a safe third country.
“We recall the principle of shared responsibility, which applies when multiple states are involved in human rights violations,” the experts said. “We therefore call on all countries to proactively make their territories available for the prompt relocation of Mr. Abu Zubaydah.”
Experts also expressed concern that 14 other people remain detained at Guantanamo Bay. They are at various stages of legal proceedings and face ongoing allegations of human rights violations.
Independent Rights Experts are not United Nations employees, do not receive a salary for their work, and are independent from any organization or government.
