Asim Thabit Al Khalaqi was a Saudi citizen held in Guantanamo for 12 years between 2002-2014 without charge or trial. He was cleared for release in 2007 but was only released 7 years later to Kazakhstan.
His freedom would be fateful. [Thread]
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His freedom would be fateful. [Thread]
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With chronic kidney failure, Asim repeatedly petitioned for essential medical care after being resettled, however this request was denied.
Approximately 129 after his transfer, Asim died in sinister circumstances, under the “medical supervision” of a temporary health facility.
Approximately 129 after his transfer, Asim died in sinister circumstances, under the “medical supervision” of a temporary health facility.
Many questions remain around the circumstances of Asim’s death and his family seek clarity. Kazakhstan has refused to send his body home and he remains buried in an unknown location.
Asim was one of the very first men to be captured and sent to Guantanamo Bay, arriving less than two weeks after the infamous facility opened its doors.
"We watched him suffer in Guantanamo.. the US do not want you to die there- they will do just enough to keep you alive."
"We watched him suffer in Guantanamo.. the US do not want you to die there- they will do just enough to keep you alive."
We speak to Muhammad- a fellow Guantanamo Bay detainee and friend of Asim’s- about the circumstances in which Asim died.
Read the interview here: cage.ngo
Read the interview here: cage.ngo
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