Guantanamo Prison, Cuba

Guantanamo Bay prison is located in the city of the same name in Cuba. It was opened on the territory of a US military base in 2002. 20 soldiers from Afghanistan became the very first prisoners of this prison. They were accused of aiding and abetting Islamic extremists. The prison has been used to hold foreigners for years of existence. Its prisoners were captured by the US military during campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan. According to some reports, terrible tortures are carried out on prisoners in Guantanamo Bay. It was this fact that made this object known to the whole world.

Guantanamo continues to operate today, unlike many other legendary prisons. Therefore, the entrance to its territory is strictly forbidden to outsiders. Human rights activists began their first attempts to close the prison in 2009. But none of the attempts have been successful to date. More than half of the prisoners are currently adherents of the Muslim faith. They were allowed to read the Qur'an and perform prayer a few years ago. Special arrows were painted on the walls of the cells. They indicate the location of Mecca.

Not so long ago, it became known that minors were also held in Guantanamo Bay at a certain period. But no official evidence of such a violation was found. There are some strange facts related to the infamous prison. One of them is the huge number of American soldiers who are used to protect it. According to official data, about 50 prisoners are currently being held in the prison. More than 2,000 soldiers guard it.

It remains unknown to date what led to such a colossal measure of caution. Some human rights activists believe that such precautions are associated with terrible torture. They continue to be held in Guantanamo Bay even today. The soldiers should not only monitor the prisoners but also the isolation of the prison territory. Only some people are allowed to enter it. Even the order of the US president did not help to close the infamous prison in 2009. Next - Piombi Prison