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Never forget this man, *Dr David Kelly* the man that knew not one *weapon of mass destruction*..
Let's not forget what happened to him....
God bless him.....
With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of our brother Abdul Rahim Rabbani, whose life was marked by over two decades of injustice and suffering. Abdul Rahim was held in the US military prison at Guantánamo Bay for almost 20 years without charge or trial. His indefinite detention violated basic human rights and left deep, lasting scars on him and his loved ones. Even before being transferred to Guantánamo, Abdul Rahim endured brutal torture in a CIA black site, where he was stripped of his dignity and humanity.
Despite finally being released, Abdul Rahim's struggles did not end. He returned to Pakistan, but his journey was far from a story of redemption or healing. There was no support or rehabilitation to help him rebuild his shattered life. Instead, he faced social stigma that followed him everywhere. The trauma of his detention never truly left him, compounded by the physical toll of his imprisonment, including a severe stomach illness, and other health issues resulting from the torture.
Abdul Rahim, along with his brother Ahmed, struggled to provide for their families. Having been released into a society that offered no assistance or resources for reintegration, they were forced to rely on private individuals and small community networks for basic needs. CAGE was able to assist them both after their release, but their struggles have been too many to list. The burdens of survival were immense, compounded by the years of physical and emotional damage they had both suffered. Despite these challenges, they showed resilience, holding onto the hope of someday finding stability and peace, even as obstacles piled high.
I spoke to Abdul Rahim briefly after his release, and his words have stayed with me. The years of torture and abuse in the CIA black site and at Guantánamo stole his prime, leaving him burdened with numerous psychological and physical issues that never truly healed. It was heartbreaking to see how his resilience struggled against the damage inflicted on him, serving as a painful reminder of the human cost of injustice.
Their story shines a harsh light on the systemic failures that continue to haunt former Guantánamo detainees, who face Guantanamo 2.0. The lack of support and the refusal of both the American and Pakistani governments to take responsibility for the damage inflicted left Abdul Rahim and his brother in a continuous fight for survival. Their reality serves as a devastating reminder of the long-term impact of indefinite detention, forced disappearances, and the torture sanctioned by powerful states.
Abdul Rahim and Ahmed's experiences exemplify the urgent need for comprehensive efforts to support those released from Guantánamo and other detention sites. They deserve not only the opportunity to reclaim their lives but also a system that helps them heal and move forward with dignity. It is crucial that we hold governments accountable and advocate for the rights of all former detainees who continue to face the lingering effects of their unjust treatment.
The journey Abdul Rahim and his family endured was never one they chose, nor one they should have suffered through. They are among countless individuals whose lives were destroyed by the so-called war on terror, their futures stolen by policies driven by fear rather than justice. As we remember Abdul Rahim, we cannot overlook the deeper, unaddressed pain left in the wake of these unjust detentions. Families, loved ones, and communities continue to bear the heavy weight of a legacy of human rights abuses.
Abdul Rahim’s passing is not only a moment of sorrow but also a moment of reflection. His life stands as a testament to the ongoing consequences of human rights violations. It demands that we all look critically at the systems and governments responsible and insist on a world where no one suffers such a fate again.
In our grief, we remember the strength and perseverance Abdul Rahim showed despite unimaginable suffering.
The Guildford Four were released 35 years ago this week, after spending 15 years in prison for something they didn’t do.
“Their only crime was being Irish.”
The language of dehumanisation:
🇮🇱 - Children
🇵🇸 - People under 18
🇮🇱 - Civilians
🇵🇸 - Collateral damage
🇮🇱 - Women and children
🇵🇸 - Human shields
🇮🇱 - Hostages
🇵🇸 - Prisoners
🇮🇱 - Killed
🇵🇸 - Died
🇮🇱 - Attacks
🇵🇸 - Explosions
Sitting here in the ANP HQ in Ghazni. Imam Abdul Latif sends Aafia a message: "As long as I have a drop of blood in my body I will struggle to help release you from prison. The violence that happened to you is not just normal violence, it is international violence."
43 years ago at 3.00pm on 3rd October the 1981 Hunger Strike ended.
Ten men died in one of the most defining periods of Irish history.
Their cause was the freedom and unity of Ireland, a cause we continue to pursue today.
"They tried to bury us, they didn't know we were seeds."
‼️ Federal Lawsuit Filed for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui
Fourteen years ago this week, our sister Dr. Aafia Siddiqui was wrongfully sentenced to 86 years at FMC Carswell, a federal prison, for crimes she did not commit. This week, we witnessed the unjust execution of our brother Imam Marcellus Williams, despite evidence of his innocence. We must fight back against this cruel system. To seek justice for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, we’ll have to work backward to remedy the many wrongs done to her. For Dr. Aafia Siddiqui to return home and hug her children will take all of us to do everything we can to get her out, and get her home.
They have actually gone and snuck this through. The threat of a one world government is no longer a conspiracy. It’s here and here’s the document that many won’t have a clue about. https://t.co/Xb49SijA5Z
A polar bear appears in Iceland for the first time in eight years and is shot by the authorities as a risk to the public. The bear 🐻 probably reached the mainland via a floating iceberg. This is a disgrace
Tony Benn’s plea to see Arabs as humans is as true today as it was then; we don’t have men of his moral fibre in Parliament anymore, instead we have careerist cowards who have barely mentioned today’s slaughter in Lebanon