Mohamedou ould slahi wrote by hand in his guantanamo prison cell in the. His diary is not merely a vivid record of a miscarriage of justice, but a deeply personal memoir terrifying, darkly humorous, and surprisingly gracious. Arrested again and then held, although the government where he was arrested could not understand why he was arrested but they were doing it for the americans. As is the european distinction manifested in ngbere are also be considered during download pdf download for free. One mans account of rendition, torture and detention without charge at the hands of the us. Guantanamo diary by mohamedou ould slahi, larry siems paperback isbn 9781786891853 book cover. Mohamedou ould slahi was released one year ago from the prison at guantanamo bay, after 14 years without charge or trial.
My guantanamo diary, uncensored american civil liberties. This week, the bestselling memoir he wrote from prison was rereleased with the u. Guantanamo diary the fully restored text by mohamedou ould. Mohamedou ould slahi s guantanamo diary is the only text from a current detainee that provides a firstperson account of his interrogations and interactions with health professionals. If i wanted to, i could put my pen down right now, close my office door behind me, and go for a long walk outside. Guantanamo diary by mohamedou ould slahi and larry siems editor is a very thoughtprovoking and disturbing book.
My guantanamo diary, uncensored american civil liberties union. Slahi has been at guantanamo, he has never had a single disciplinary infraction. Since 2002, mohamedou slahi has been imprisoned at the detainee camp at guantnamo bay, cuba. Three years into his captivity slahi began a diary, recounting his life before he disappeared into u. The us military flew slahi to guantanamo bay detention camp on august 4, 2002. As mohamedou ould slahi has been unable to speak about his book himself, his incredible, moving story is being brought to life by celebrities who have been touched by his story. Despite being advertised as a diary, however, it has undergone redaction from american government officials.
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