Guantanamo Bay: Shaker Aamer (FULL INTERVIEW) - BBC News

Shaker Aamer was the last British resident of Guantanamo Bay. Speaking to the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme, he describes what it was like to be held without trial for nearly 14 years. Aamer was held over extremely serious claims - that he had led a Taliban unit and met Osama Bin Laden. The US military classified him as a threat, but he was never charged. His lawyers say the case against him came from unreliable allegations extracted during torture, and that his treatment at the US military base in Cuba raises serious questions about the legality and morality of the so-called war on terror. A spokesperson said the UK government "stands firmly against torture and cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment or punishment" The US Department of Defense said in a statement it "does not tolerate the abuse of detainees. All credible allegations of abuse are thoroughly investigated, and appropriate disciplinary action is taken when those allegations are substantiated."
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[@angiekillus]

Victoria Derbyshire is such a terrible interviewer!! She is trying a little too hard to look cool and unaffected by what he says, no compassion for what this incredible man has endured. Shame on you Victoria Derbyshire

[@-fakhri-7365]

Awful. Might as well pay a B grade actor to read lines and sit there trying to look pretty.

[@adamadams8271]

True, she is disgusting

[@coreycox2345]

I find her excellent, Angie. I can't recall a more compelling interview.

[@SuAva]

@@coreycox2345 That's thanks to the interesting and openhearted interviewee, not because of the interviewer.

[@coreycox2345]

@@SuAva You are right. That stands out.

[@MyFirstBitcoin]

BBC , fix your censorship.

[@yellowdaisy90]

But thank you BBC for showing us this

[@MyFirstBitcoin]

+Ferruzzicati 99% of people will watch this replayed online. Not live. This seems to be the only version and it's incomplete. Until the BBC fix it they can be accused of fowl play.

[@MyFirstBitcoin]

+Ferruzzicati well apart from seeming a very negative person and desperate for attention you are also mistaken. Why did we come to this page to see the interview? It is not on iplayer and useless anyway if you're outside UK. I don't have a TV, and most video is watched on mobile phones, and hardly ever live. Your comments seem for your own entertainment, not thought through, or maybe you're just a little slow. I shouldn't have bothered replying but I'm sure it will give you something to do with your evening.

[@MyFirstBitcoin]

+Ferruzzicati p.s. and please try to be less of a penis in future.

[@tawhidahmed2531]

Lol they clearly want people to get scared and go away from this. They have the nerve to lie and say it’s a glitch😂

[@MrTheknowabout]

This is how, the people who claim to represent best model for humanity act like. They lecture the world to behave, but it is them who should be taught to be human.

[@fatimamalik2312]

runway heading shutup

[@tedhernandez2394]

We you sure know how to behave...backing terrorism...seems to be the flavor of the day for you....Not surprised either.

[@gegenpress1695]

@@tedhernandez2394 america is the greatest terrorist on Earth.

[@faiziakhamer3719]

@@gegenpress1695 absolutely right

[@user-sy2ow7lf4y]

Amen

[@moazzamak]

Reupload this please. I would like to be able to watch this with my headphones on without blowing my ears out.

[@wepzuk6073]

+Moazzam Abdullah Khan haha

[@mawunyomorga8658]

it's crappy

[@Dani-oq8is]

His answers to the deep questions seem to have been deliberately censored, theres something not right here.

[@akhan6778]

I was thinking the same

[@aadilshaikh8982]

This is so trueeee

[@satellite964]

Never in KZbin have I seen glitches like these. Can someone explain?

[@amiruddin99]

Obama Bin Laden hacked the video

[@hms267]

Censored

[@agiomagikos]

Censored by your beloved piece of crap government

[@PinkNazz]

Shaker Aamer has unbelievable mental strength, the fact that he can still smile after what happened to him. I have so much respect for all those innocent people that have either endured or died by those torturers.

[@EyeIn_The_Sky]

To face such trauma and torture for 14 years and to keep your patience, dignity and belief every second of those 14 years is truly something to behold. I dare say we all would have been driven to despair and madness in the same situation. I am glad you did not take their bate and act as anyone of us would have had the right to act in such circumstances. I get enraged when someone wastes 10 seconds of my time in a queue or at work let alone 14 years in such savage conditions. You are and example and inspiration to Humanity.

[@antiquemonster]

EyeInTheSky First

[@irq801]

its because of his religion, he strong

[@raaxeeyekale77]

If you are a Muslim and believe in Allah and Qadar, nothing will happen.

[@rustemradoncic5889]

Allah swt blessed this man

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Even his release was pre planned?

[@samatarh5852]

This video is very hard to watch, I have never seen glitches like this in youtube. This is very scary lol

[@BBCNews]

Apologies about the glitches. Unfortunately this happened during the uploading of the video.

[@nate7293]

+BBC News it's not a coincidence that when he gets to the juicy part it cuts out? Come on just edit it right and re upload it... Stop being pussies and hiding info

[@FancyFarmOFFICIAL]

+samatar H lol

[@SIGSEGV1337]

+samatar H It seems like some sort of censorship, not a glitch

[@samatarh5852]

faissialoo oo

[@TrueRaps]

what the hell is this video? Cmon reupload the full video without censorship

[@-fakhri-7365]

Yes. Exactly

[@careyostrer6193]

First, I want to thank Shaker Aamer for doing this long interview. It must have been very hard at times. I admire your courage, and I know that you must feel so strongly for those still there who are innocent. I found this very hard to watch, very hard to hear of your suffering. I wish your wife and children and you peace, and courage, and a long life surrounded with love, and that you see that place close. "Close Guantanamo and close the secret sites NOW!" so says this old English woman...

[@DanielGonzalez-kq1lt]

And I'm sure there are a lot more other places that we don't know about that not even Google maps catches or shows us !

[@tedhernandez2394]

Carey Ostrer....Of course they, the terrorist are all innocent. While they hold the bloody heads of the decapitated innocents in their hands. Of Course Carey Ostrer.

[@isobsi]

Well said Aunt says a young English lad

[@careyostrer6193]

@@DanielGonzalez-kq1lt can’t bare to think about it. Dam the “ war on terror” , as we said not in my name!

[@alex119251]

This makes you cry when describes horrendous things he suffered in Guantanamo as well making friends with insects and other animals. Truly no one will get away their actions in hereafter.

[@strivingmuslimah1000]

What a phenomenal man, highly intelligent May Allah have the highest levels of jannah waiting for him

[@tabaxamlil4626]

He might have a good heart, but he follows a fabricated Islaam written by Bukhari & co 300 years after Muhammad. Google Quran only Islam and the truth will set you free.

[@akhan6778]

@@tabaxamlil4626 we don't follow Quran off Google, too many islamaphobe sites on Google, that's why your brainwashed

[@faizaanwar3662]

@@tabaxamlil4626 Unlearn your ignorance

[@yasiinshah9144]

This is a real man! Still standing tall! Fell down 9 times but got up 10 times. He's the finest example of it.

[@tabaxamlil4626]

He might have a good heart, but he follows a fabricated Islaam written by Bukhari & co 300 years after Muhammad. The Islaam he follows is not from the Quran. Google Quran only Islam and the truth will set you free.

[@TacticalFluke09]

what's up with the deafening noise and pixelation?! sort it out or explain it please, I hate to jump to conclusions but that seems so sinister, given what video we're watching. I've never encountered that with flash, html5 or anywhere else on youtube

[@FahadHussaini]

censorship...

[@brokendoll7286]

When he talked about the animals he tried to take care of, I have to admit my heart went out to him.

[@tabaxamlil4626]

He might have a good heart, but he follows a fabricated Islaam written by Bukhari & co 300 years after Muhammad. The Islaam he follows is not from the Quran.

[@fosiakhalil4675]

what do you mean?

[@AJ-il1lm8ph7z]

@@fosiakhalil4675 Ignore Tabaxa mill comments he must be belonging to a deviant sect who call themselves Quranist.. He mentioned Bukhari Who is an Islamic scholar. Muslims follow Qur'an and sunnah and the sunnah is a collection of Prophet Muhammad pbuh sayings which are collected in a book compiled as 'hadith'. A true Muslim follows both the holy Qur'an and Prophet Muhammad pbuh sunnah I.e Hadith

[@mattjoe67]

Welcome to BBC's censorship, where is freedom and democracy, while Shaker is telling all his horrible stories and his torture, did you notice the Journalist's feeling, mercy, compassion toward Shaker, the journalist is not even showing a some kind of feeling,humnity or mercy toward Shaker's torture, to be honest, while I was watching him, my own blood start boiled, Jesus, she is very cold hearted person, It's ok Shaker is a muslim and you do not have feeling for him, but as a human being. He suffered, endured many years of torture. For God sake are you a human and have feeling?

[@Lonelyahk30]

She will have her just do believe me.! She will have her DAY!!! peace

[@akhan6778]

You have a heart mat, she doesn't, God bless you bro ✌️

[@chozusmakavelli]

'humans' seem to be a dying breed amongst mankind nowadays. God bless your humanity.

[@godfreydavid6996]

That's what happens when you have no soul.

[@kirankhanum7182]

So heartbreaking to watch, can't imagine what he went through...love how his face lights up when he talks about his pets, they bought him so much joy. I admire his strong will and bravery and how in 14 years they weren't able to crush his spirit and break him.

[@oz134]

The so-called Guantanamo bay failed in breaking this man and he still came out smiling, damn i just love that smile, so strong👊🏼👊🏼😊

[@queenslove92]

His strength comes from TAWAAKUL which means having complete, 100% trust that the Lord (Creator of the Heavens & Earth) has put obstacles and tribulations on our path to make us stronger. That hardships make us stronger and that perhaps something that seems bad is actually good for us. That there is a light at the end of the tunnel. TAWAAKUL

[@tabaxamlil4626]

He might have a good heart, but he follows a fabricated Islaam written by Bukhari & co and not the Quran. Google Quran only Islam and do your research.

[@abuhaffs1579]

May Allah bless you and give you janatul firdos my dear brother !

[@tabaxamlil4626]

He might have a good heart, but he follows a fabricated Islaam written by Bukhari & co 300 years after Muhammad. The Islaam he follows is not from the Quran. Google Quran only Islam and the truth will set you free.

[@muhammadbilalkhan1450]

despite video issues, thank you bbc for bringing this perspective of a falsely accused innocent like every one human.

[@alia2ali]

😭😭😭speechless and why is the video interrupted with that awful screeching sound and pixelated screen at 1:23 ?!?!?! Biased BBC didn’t deserve a second of this amazing soul’s time😪

[@samsulsiddiki2396]

It is truly moving, beyond words. I cannot even begin to fathom how Shaker maintains such sanity and courage (even laughing and smiling throughout the interview), after fourteen years of being caged up and mentally and physically tortured in Guantanamo. The 'War on Terror' has taken its toll and continues to take its toll, primarily on innocents. Any serious discussion of tackling Islamic radicalism must also involve a dialogue on the 'War on Terror' and its effects, domestically and internationally. Yes, some tenets of Islam can and are misused to justify violence, but the primary causes of radicalism are political, not religious- Yasir Qadhi

[@athaar.a]

+Samsul Siddiki yes, subhan Allah it is truly unfathomable, this sort of strength is not common, truly someone to look up to.

[@jrippee05]

+Samsul Siddiki What filthy rubbish.

[@davidblackburn7090]

.....moved me. I went for another bacon butty. Pathetic crap.

[@jrippee05]

Dave, that is why you saw all the activity....they are attempting to shame you or hush your opposition but this is what you need to do....oppose the muslim take over of Europe and England.

[@tabaxamlil4626]

He might have a good heart, but he follows a fabricated Islaam written by Bukhari & co 300 years after Muhammad. The Islaam he follows is not from the Quran. Google Quran only Islam and the truth will set you free.

[@dineshrao4625]

His Smile is so natural may God keep him happy, good health and a good smile always on his face

[@LesterCrest.I]

Yeah. But what about her smiles. The reporter’s…. Grinning and smirking whilst listening to this. Pure evil

[@Davidivov]

can you please release a second version without the censorship?

[@mubziv388]

Wow, can't even enjoy watching a video without Americans censoring the video.

[@jwbuk09]

This video has been attacked - please do something about it - it has been externally destroyed in important parts..

[@kr1221E]

I got interference with lots of coloured pixels on the screen and noise

[@constantinmarcel2680]

same for me

[@Liverpoolboy01]

John William Brown probably the Americans!

[@axmadashkar1459]

I think They are Trying To Remove the video

[@johnwilliambrown4978]

@@axmadashkar1459 I imagine you are right - Nothing surprises

[@VK.x]

This is 💔 14 years of torture. I’am a British Indian, born into a Hindu family, but my family is so multicultural it’s beautiful (born in 🇬🇧) & hearing this Muslim gentleman - Sir out of respect as he’s much older than me. Can see nothing, but the truth in his eyes. Not only he suffered, but his wife & children here. This whole family need to be paid a LARGE compensation, from the taxes we pay. Not that it will make all the pain go away, BUT our taxes go towards horrific thing’s. If rather all my families taxes from our monthly pay, go to his family. They need a break, this time to shut down, to wind down, relax & spend quality time with his family. I’am 32 I have a 13 year old son & 10 year old daughter. IF I was in this situation & told they have my spouse, child, family ohhh I’d do anything they ask me to do. No matter how horrific lies I’d have to falsely agree to. This man is a threat they say, why he has a beard & long hair. I recently went through some serious struggles, through pandemic my own blood didn’t help. Yet when a Muslim lady (stranger) happened to find out. I was blown away the way not only herself, but her husband & family help us daily for the last 3 years. I’am under the care of LOROS on bed rest. They not once saw our religion, they didn’t ask if we need help. They used their brain & knew of course they need help. She’s on bedrest, husband 2 jobs with 2 children who are young carers. Waiting as every second passing if it’ll be my last breath. They drop a hot home cooked healthy meal (dinner) for my family EVERYDAY. Not only that I not only got told ppl who went to mosque to pray, got told about me, my family & our struggles & daily life by the priest. Without using names etc keeping us confidential, but they were asked to pray for this sister (me) & her family (husband & kids). I did know, but we got a call from my husbands cousin in Manchester whom has a Muslim girlfriend & he said, guy’s millions are praying for you. The news has traveled globally. My girlfriend heard your story even from abroad. We burst into tears & said to a local priest what can we do? Please accept this & donate towards the needy. He said, why not? Because your not Muslim? Your human & it says in our holy bible help anyone in your power as much as we can from our hearts, for nothing in return. Even not a thank you sister in return, because we did & will do from the heart & pray for a miracle for you to survive. That day we changed our will legally, that if anything happens to me, spouse etc every penny will go to certain mosques who collect whatever when the men go to pray. To build schools for girls, offer sanitary for girls, teach them English to have a shit in life they only dream of. Even our children said please leave nothing for us, we will work because we can & have a choice here, they don’t & need it more than us. We will also try to join unicef when older to help because we want to. I cried that the kids were smiling ear to ear to know we’re signing all over to good causes & not them 🙏🏼♥️🧿 Not question, bitter about it etc. So proud, I’d love to meet this brothers family so much. However if you read this, I want to say sorry for every you & your family endured from the funding of our taxes we pay. I’am so sorry & if there’s anything my family can do please reply sir 🙏🏼 love & blessings to your whole family 🙏🏼 Thank You, Namaste, Ameen, Gracias, Shukran, Shukria & thank you in every language in this world 🙏🏼🤲🏼 we’re all human, let’s not let colour, age, race do this to humanity people. God bless whoever takes time to read this 🥹🙏🏼🧿♥️

[@seankhan8420]

Seen this man today he has the most wonderful Smile.....

[@Sitara04]

I'm speechless.... what a brave man m'A I really hope something is done to shut that brutality centre down, NO ONE deserves to be treated that way! I hope something is said about Afia siddiqui too!

[@mrthanks1]

she's a convicted terrorist, this man wasn't convicted so he got out. she'll sure rot in Prison for rest of her life. I'm sorry if hurts your feelings. this man deserve the respect and justice for being incarcerated for nothing, she does not.

[@salmanqadir7201]

+Sitara04 nothing will happen..she will be tortured and raped..you know why ? because pakistan is a dead nation.. and ALLAHs azaab will come soon inshALLAH

[@mrthanks1]

Salman Qadir what hell are you talking about Pakistan is a dead nation, we're labeled around world for supporting terrorists. And she is one, who left her good life in the united states and went to Afghanistan for jihad. She put it upon herself. I don't have any sympathy for her. We need to stop supporting these people.

[@salmanqadir7201]

mr thanks yea sure she did..thats what west made u believe..after all the torture anyone would admit anything..she was our sister we would have done a fair trial here..terrorist like ramon davis flew out from the country like a boss.. you know why ? because the masters ordered us to.. we are nothing but a slave nation..

[@mrthanks1]

+Salman Qadir sure you are a slave nation. dollar is your master and submission is your duty. a fair trial where in Pakistan? are you even serious? we should make ourselves distant from terrorists that's the only way forward or else we'll be remain slaves. people will use us for their benefits and then theyll spit us out as they always do. we should get smart and learn from our dark history. never support terrorists and nor become one like the idiots fighting for Islam who don't even know they are fighting with Islam

[@curtisshaw7688]

USA will pay for this.

[@tabaxamlil4626]

He might have a good heart, but he follows a fabricated Islaam written by Bukhari & co 300 years after Muhammad. The Islaam he follows is not from the Quran. Google Quran only Islam and the truth will set you free.

[@zahidakhanom5419]

@@tabaxamlil4626 shut up you creep 🤢 spreading the same 💩 everywhere

[@yellowdaisy90]

This video was definitely worth watching. It was heartbreaking, caused tears. This guy is a living inspiration. I definitely think this video will make people realise the truth. May God give him strength.

[@786redfire]

this lady does not seem to be sympathetic to the slightest. It seems like she's just ticking boxes to see if he's an 'extemist.' Its honestly disgusting. I don't care how professional she's trying to be, a man in those circumstances and not a bit of sympathy, like seriously...wth is wrong with these people.

[@TheAMA911]

There is something about the truth, that you feel and KNOW its true when you hear it! This is one of those...

[@-fakhri-7365]

indeed

[@davidblackburn7090]

rubbish.

[@hrhrhrhrhr2503]

Yes this man is telling the truth my god almighty bless this gentle man , I see only goodness in him a humble man,

[@fairsaa7975]

@@davidblackburn7090 much like you then.

[@ccnac704]

He is a courageous man, may God bless you.

[@Moe_DeGrasse]

I am ABSOLUTELY APPALLED at +BBC News for the censorship in this video. The extremely loud static has hurt my ears and I am unsure over whether or not this was intentional. As a broadcasting company you should at least check your videos before uploading and it is not a mammoth video, its very compressed and you can re-upload it in a matter of minutes. Filing a formal complaint.

[@MousquetaireC]

What a brave person. All this torture from the Americans and he is still upbeat

[@africanfromafrica]

I was very touching man. Unfortunately for him, he is interviewed by someone who has no interest in shedding light on his story or plight, but in forwarding a bunch of incriminating questions meant only to reinforce the suspecthood that has haunted him for 14 years. It is a sad day to see an innocent man - tortured and interrogated - once again interrogated. This to me was worse than the screeching glitches.

[@africanfromafrica]

xxx xxx you should change your pic and name from the joker to some establishment brain dead conformist who can't think outside the confines of big brother. Frankly your pic is an insult to the anti-statism of the joker. But such is the internet I guess, where people can play out their fantasy and what they would really like to be like. and so a coward pretends to be brave, a drone pretends to be chaotic.

[@FancyFarmOFFICIAL]

He looks like a good man to me.

[@tabaxamlil4626]

He might have a good heart, but he follows a fabricated Islaam written by Bukhari & co 300 years after Muhammad. The Islaam he follows is not from the Quran. Google Quran only Islam and the truth will set you free.

[@user-zk1wj4ip1p]

@@tabaxamlil4626 From where u knowed these information Was u with him?

[@user-kz2xm1qy5r]

@@user-zk1wj4ip1p Are you a bit slow?

[@sonchay007]

Allah is sufficient for me. may Allah accept this brother.

[@tabaxamlil4626]

He might have a good heart, but he follows a fabricated Islaam written by Bukhari & co 300 years after Muhammad. The Islaam he follows is not from the Quran. Google Quran only Islam and the truth will set you free.

[@caliphalifpietyhaya6046]

@@tabaxamlil4626 you must be from an uncivilised land of Godi media

[@cannonboard7866]

I bet he was going to say the British embassy at 17:11 therefore they had to cut it out. Tut tut tut.

[@CrazyforCruiser]

Reduce your volume or it will scare the shit out of you. Made my heart drop.

[@ryanm2648]

Why wouldn't they check the video through before uploading? It made me shit my pants. I had it on earphones full volume

[@alia2ali]

Ikr!

[@shebzydon]

Wtf is wrong with this video? So many playback issues from random cutouts to no sound. Almost like someone doesn't want me to watch it.

[@letslearnarabic2812]

Why doesn't this have like a million views already?

[@ThelightningNL]

this is just sad BBC, ever heard of the declaration of human rights?

[@22eissa]

There are 3+ hour Bollywood films on KZbin without drop outs, and you guys couldn't upload this without flops? Coommmeeee ooooonnn maaattteeeee

[@alia2ali]

Yessssss exactly

[@TahirKhan-yi1bi]

Shaker, you have truly won the war on terror.

[@tabaxamlil4626]

He might have a good heart, but he follows a fabricated Islaam written by Bukhari & co 300 years after Muhammad. The Islaam he follows is not from the Quran. Google Quran only Islam and the truth will set you free.

[@thymelaka4758]

I am glad that Bush , Blair etc are alive to witness all their failed prophecies. From Afghanistan, Iraq to war on terror . May they rot in hell.

[@drabdell]

People who watched this are filled with empathy and are patient.

[@512elisabeth]

Respect to this man 🤦🏾‍♀️ only God can give someone who has been through this much torment enough strength to come for tell his story to this women and the world who believes nothing he says 💔💔💔 I believe him and praying for every innocent man in his situation

[@tabaxamlil4626]

He might have a good heart, but he follows a fabricated Islaam written by Bukhari & co 300 years after Muhammad. The Islaam he follows is not from the Quran. Google Quran only Islam and the truth will set you free.

[@MrFeckham]

It is so BLATANT that BBC STILL hides the truth with these crappy issues. Then again we should be grateful for even getting this interview knowing BBC's standards.

[@waresmohammad6720]

after hardship comes ease. May god reward him for his patience.

[@musalone1]

Shaker why did not you ask the role BBC played in sending you to G Bay..? I pray Allah reward you for all your sufferings. Hope your family feels comfort in your return.

[@mariumrajah]

innocent man speaks his heart ,,, that's why they kept him 14 years ... you white people would never talk about this ....

[@sarahmahmood5413]

+Invesigator lets not have a go at 'white' people..not all are bad..just like not all muslims are bad..in case your not muslim..just trying to make a point :)

[@mariumrajah]

+Sarah Mahmood you're right it's wrong to judge all white people ,,, sorry .

[@thewildwanderer4984]

+xyla aqsa come on bro don't bring skin colour into it I have as much respect for another human being as much as they show me.. we're all fighting the higher powers don't let them divide and conquer us

[@mariumrajah]

robyn hode your rite ,,, sorry for bringing skin color ...

[@davidblackburn7090]

you are a racist.....get out .

[@342wru89fsdfdssdf54e]

52:53 Not censorship at all...

[@osub]

+MLP Luigi Seen that as well.

[@sadking11]

+MLP Luigi Lol I am 100% sure that there were more than one camera in the room recording - that's the way media productions work. If the BBC really cared about the glitches they would have taken it down and reuploaded it with the corrections within 5 minutes of putting it up. No company wants to be associated with bad production quality. This one was on purpose.

[@ItsAvees]

+sadking11 Definitely, it's either the BBC trying to cover their arses or the American government wants to censor certain information.

[@importedmusic]

+MLP Luigi LMAO

[@Smiiile356]

These glitches will be the cause of my death! What a brave man, may he be blessed with eternal happiness!

[@mu082425]

Ameen

[@FarhanRasool]

Golden words Injustice brings injustice Everyone talks about when, where, how, but no one asks important word why? Salute to Shaikh Aamer And Thanks to Almighty Allah for giving him the strength to face and survive the brutality of the worst people - earth ever had.

[@ivanbellman856]

chick interviewing is kind of un-empathic, no?

[@kingdomfor1]

I've just watched the first 10 minutes, I'm going to make a cup of coffee now , and when I stop crying, I will continue to watch.

[@chozusmakavelli]

it doesnt get any better, only worse.

[@hillza1095]

Allah gives the hardest battles to he's strongest soldiers.

[@jeddahblasters]

MashaAllah still so storng after 14 years of torture... and very nice message 'Justice will bring justice nd injustice will bring injustice '

[@marcthezani]

This is really strange how certain parts of the video have old school television interruption. I am not a fan of conspiracy theories but it is weird. May we be humble, safe, and rightly guided.

[@johngates2602]

May Allah bless you and give you Jannatul Ferdous my dear brother.

[@vlveil3534]

1:14 WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU YOU ABSOLUTE FREAKS

[@elizabetharmada5335]

horrible condition of the prisoners

[@fluffmiller1084]

Problems throughout the video Another one at 45.23 Video goes. Audio just becomes white noise ...and very loud!

[@AkbarKhannnnnnn]

The matrix keeps fuzzing the video where you lose video and audio lol they don’t want us to hear everything

[@AliKrys]

Thank you for doing this interview BBC

[@smr8451]

The fact that he is here smiling and giving this interview is miraculous. May Allah preserve him.

[@VK.x]

Absolutely he’s going to janat, sorry hope I spelled right 🙏🏼🧿

[@Dragon34th]

LOL Vick Deb did you just torture the poor guy again? He told you keep reading the bogus allegations & you didn't stop :) There is no mistake he was tortured Guantanamo was purposefully built offshore for torture which is a shame. You can't trust soldiers with human right issiues. We've seen the behaviour of some British soldiers in Iraq & Afghanistan let alone US soldiers. Nevertheless, if he is an angel, why not sue now? It would be the right thing to do unless the cup is half empty & that he signed a deal to zip it & have a change of heart & move on. If the details of the case come out maybe public opinion about him might change at all. There is no bee without a rose tree.

[@shamstar2k]

+Franck Yan Unless of course his dignity, magnamity and purpose makes him rise from the shackles of being 'compensated' by the government, who have not changed and somehow think that money could even begin to compensate the terrible tortures, losses and treatment he endured. Money will not change what happened and isn't even close to somehow giving the illusion of justice. He is a gentle soul, and also, we have witnessed that when former detainees do receive money as compensation - they still receive negative and slanderous accusations. He seems t rise above the traps of the material and has already he desires that others imprisoned illegally at least have the dignity of humane and just treatment. I think he is a man of principle and integrity. Not blameworthy.

[@davidblackburn7090]

+sham star gentle soul ? Aren't all the murderers, rapists and abusers.

[@letspetpuppies]

The static noise at the beginning messed me up ......

[@hajerhaha8781]

If even he can hold on tight to the rope of Allah then I will never let go! allahu akbar. justice will be served

[@benazirgraceXO]

What an amazing man! May God bless you and your family. InshAllah!

[@HassanAliHassan1960]

Why does this have to be my country. I would give my life to see to it that no one is treated like this. I don't know how someone can even do this to someone. No matter how much you despise what beliefs and concepts they stand to defend. 😭

[@deepergodeeper7618]

every country does it stop trying to farm likes

[@brichardsfourty]

I feel so dirty being called an American because I see so many innocent people inside Guantánamo Bay even the ones that were guilty that time is already been served let them go back to their families there real families I pray to Jesus Christ to help these innocent Arabic people let them free let them go home to their families the war is over

[@iramwarriah9613]

There not all Arabs, but are Muslim, they believe in the same God as Jews and Christians but don’t believe Jesus is God, instead they believe Jesus was a prophet like Abraham Moses Noah etc. Anyone can be a Muslim it isn’t a race or ethnicity, a religion with many commonalities to Jewish and Christian faith. Islam and Muslims have been portrayed badly by the media.

[@pwirusb940]

interview ripped my heart apart 💔 god knows how many more innocent Muslims are in there

[@jigglefloyd]

God tests people he loves and rewards the patient. I would likely crumble if I went through what this man did...

[@tabaxamlil4626]

He might have a good heart, but he follows a fabricated Islaam written by Bukhari & co 300 years after Muhammad. The Islaam he follows is not from the Quran. Google Quran only Islam and the truth will set you free.

[@marlonthomas8042]

Just went and made a coffee And I took time to appreciate it and after hearing his version I'm quite humbled

[@michellelee2921]

Wow. He literally helped me hear the 80's White Snake song "Here I go again" in a totally new way. Very poetic. Deep. Powerful. I got goosebumps. God bless.

[@MissK233]

He is such a strong man! Absolutely incredible.

[@abdullatifchoudhury9884]

Why are cut out parts in the video ? just man up and show whole thing inni

[@MrSosa35]

This man needs to be financially compensated the system let him down badly and he lost years he will never get back disgusting!

[@elifeig9]

He was free in 2007 he stayed until now

[@jrippee05]

+R Sosa I hope he goes broke for all the lies he has told.

[@MrSosa35]

James R​​ I see you've obviously become indoctrinated and another sheep a victim based of the lies of the biased western media and its corrupt governments.

[@davidblackburn7090]

nonsense......

[@MrSosa35]

David Blackburn No need I live with plenty of sheep in the west you appear to be one of them.

[@Human-Failure]

Shaker you are a great man, stronger than any empire.

[@queenslove92]

Why did they blur certain parts of it??

[@tmkirfan]

wow ants story was the best, cant believe tht how insects also understand the pain and feelings of human. Thanks BBC.

[@theknowledgehubinternation5969]

very heart touching

[@123ascary]

🙁🙁🙁😢😢😢😢 how can something like this happen??? 😓😓

[@londonfolkmusic6218]

Please fix this video. Also, why is it not on your channel page?

[@EyeIn_The_Sky]

Was this interview much publicized? I had no idea it was even done.. Can't say I am shocked.

[@hannah6528]

It’s so obvious they edited the “glitches” in. Are you not ashamed? So pathetic

[@samanthaday8708]

Brother shaker Aamer as my brother in Islam I feel like my heart ripped out my chest listening to how they treated u. And your kind heart still shines through. May Allah heal all of your pain n mental state. U r a amazing man n to hold on too your deen Allah will reward you an them people who hurt u will face the wrath of Allah .. I have never seen a man with more dignity then u shown ❤

[@brichardsfourty]

I love Arabic people they are beautiful people they are very religious they are awesome people I wished I was Arabic because I don't like being an American I feel so dirty being called an American

[@54wsbrdtyd6ryeb56d]

anyone got an uncut version? or anyone know what was cut out?

[@MrJaguarsenna]

a truly amazing man, no hate just love, theres hope for mankind.

[@mollaali7459]

May God help the oppressed.

[@vedantacombeatrizsilva7116]

What insanity , how can human beings do this to other human beings? It is absolutely sick and it compares to what Gestapo did in the past. I can't believe that torture and prisons like this still exist.

[@kausamsalam8543]

Alhumdullilah. May Allah bless brother’s noble courage. Ameen. Thank you, BBC for your kindness and truth in sharing this experience.

[@Eltoca21]

What's with the static interference?

[@Ms.Sabro7]

Poor man...he looks 10 years older than his age

[@vicachcoup]

It will be interesting to see the parts that glitch to see if there was anything interesting said there.