

How a notorious US prison still haunts Afghanistan
Jul 3, 2024
Former Bagram and Guantanamo detainee, Moazzam Begg, revisits the haunting Bagram Air Base where he witnessed terrible abuses. The episode explores the emotional scars of his experiences, reflections on torture, the efforts to secure release from Guantanamo, and the challenges faced by former detainees in Afghanistan amidst the Taliban's return to power.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Harrowing firsthand accounts of abuse and interrogation by US forces in a notorious prison
02:16 • 2min
Reflections on Bagram: From Trauma to Advocacy
04:03 • 6min
Securing Release from Guantanamo
09:53 • 6min
Reflections on the Taliban's Return to Power and Advice for Former Detainees in Afghanistan
15:44 • 4min