Podcast HackGuantánamo Bay at 20By Today in Focus, Nosheen Iqbal, Michael Safi
In a Nutshell
This January 2022 episode of Today in Focus explores the history of the most infamous prison in modern history and why it still hasn't been closed down 20 years after its creation.
Favorite Quote
Guantanamo has taken on a life of its own. It's a huge political albatross and frankly, Obama dropped the ball.
Tom Durkin, attorney
Introduction
Since its opening in 2002, the Guantánamo Bay detention camp has been the site of well-publicized human rights abuses such as torture and incarceration without trial.
So why is the notorious prison still standing despite the huge pushback from the public and politicians?
Today in Focus is a podcast series produced by The Guardian offering a deeper insight into daily news.
In this episode from January 2022, hosts Nosheen Iqbal and Julian Borger look into the dark legacy of Guantánamo Bay through interviews with attorneys, diplomats, and former inmates.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
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