Guantánamo

The Guantánamo Bay detention camp, officially known as Joint Task Force Guantanamo, is a U.S. military prison located within the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, which the United States leases from Cuba. Established in 2002, it was created to house individuals detained in connection with the "War on Terror." The camp has been the subject of significant international controversy and debate regarding its legal status, interrogation methods, and the rights of the detainees.

The U.S. government has asserted that the detainees are enemy combatants and are not entitled to the same legal protections as civilians or prisoners of war under international law. This interpretation has been challenged by human rights organizations and legal experts worldwide, who argue that the conditions and legal framework at Guantánamo violate international humanitarian law and fundamental human rights principles. Allegations of torture and abuse during interrogations have been a persistent concern.

Over the years, many detainees have been held without charge or trial. While some have been transferred or released, a significant population remains at the facility. Efforts to close the camp have faced political and legal obstacles. The presence of the detention facility on Cuban territory, leased by the U.S., is also a point of contention in U.S.-Cuba relations. The future of Guantánamo and its detainees continues to be a complex and highly debated issue.