A Pakistani prisoner who spent 20 years in Guantanamo Bay without charge died in his hometown on Friday. He suffered severe pain and suffering for years.
Abdul Rahman Ghulam Rabbani’s brother Ahmed said that he left this world due to insufficient treatment. Abdul Rahim Ghulam Rabbani was among the 370 prisoners who were handed over to US authorities for ransom.
Abdul Rahim Ghulam Rabbani returned to the country in February last year. Ahmed said that even after returning home, his pain did not decrease. According to an international organization, the two brothers also endured severe hardships in CIA custody before being transferred to Guantanamo Bay prison in 2004 after their arrest in Karachi on September 10, 2002.
At Guantanamo Bay, US authorities and officials subjected prisoners to extreme torture. Apart from solitary confinement, waterboarding was also included.
Even after his release from Guantanamo Bay prison, the torture did not subside. Even after 19 months of release, he still lacks an identity card. Abdur Rahim was ill for a long time, but due to lack of identity card, he could not be treated properly. During his imprisonment, he was subjected to injections, among other punishments. He did not get a single day of rest during his imprisonment and after his release.
Investigations have revealed that many people who were found not guilty of being terrorists were imprisoned at Guananamo Bay. Some of them died during the imprisonment. So far, it is not known whether the innocent people were deliberately handed over to the US or it was just a mistake. No one bothered to explain in this matter.
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**Interview with Ahmed, Brother of Abdul Rahim Ghulam Rabbani**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Ahmed. It’s heartbreaking to hear about your brother’s passing. Can you share what the last months of Abdul Rahim’s life were like after his repatriation?
**Ahmed:** Thank you for having me. The last months were incredibly difficult. My brother returned home in a fragile state—physically and mentally. He endured pain from the torture he suffered during his years in Guantanamo. Although we hoped he would be able to heal, the trauma and suffering never seemed to diminish.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned insufficient treatment after his release. Can you elaborate on that?
**Ahmed:** Yes, it was very frustrating. Even though he was back in Pakistan, he faced several challenges. He didn’t have an identity card, which made accessing healthcare nearly impossible. He needed medical attention, but without that card, the system failed him. It was as if he was still imprisoned in some ways.
**Interviewer:** The allegations of torture in Guantanamo Bay are alarming. How do you think this situation raises concerns about justice and accountability for detainees like your brother?
**Ahmed:** This raises significant issues. Many innocent people were imprisoned, tortured, and treated inhumanely. It’s troubling that no one seems to be held accountable for these atrocities. How many more innocent lives must be affected before there is justice? People should be debating whether systems like these are justified in the name of security.
**Interviewer:** What do you believe is the broader implication of your brother’s story for public opinion on Guantanamo Bay and detainee rights?
**Ahmed:** His story is a stark reminder that human rights must never be compromised, even in the name of national security. It’s essential for the public to reflect on what has happened, to question the narratives we’ve been fed, and to advocate for changes that protect the rights of all individuals. Shouldn’t we be asking ourselves how we can allow such injustices to persist?
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Ahmed. Your insights are valuable and certainly prompt us to think about these critical issues.
**Ahmed:** Thank you for giving me the platform to share my brother’s story. I hope it can inspire others to engage in this conversation.
