Did Abu Zubaydah lose his left eye in a CIA interrogation? Tune in to find out.
Abu Zubaydah is a terror suspect. The United States is currently detaining him in the Guantanamo Bay detention camp in Cuba. In fact, he is being held under Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists (AUMF).
Zubaydah has been in the States since he was initially captured in Pakistan. It has been nearly 2 decades since he was detained. Likewise, Zubaydah has also been in the Central Intelligence Agency’s secret prison network. He spent 4 and a half years there.
A documentary titled ‘Forever Prisoner’ was premiered on December 6, 2021. It revolves around the life of Abu Zubaydah. Moreover, you can also watch Zubaydah’s life story on HBO Max. The trailer is also available on YouTube.
Forever Prisoner: What Happened To Abu Zubaydah Eye?
Abu Zubaydah lost his left eye a few years ago. He currently wears an eyepatch to cover it. In fact, the photo of him wearing a pirate-style eye patch can be found on the internet.
A Palestinian held in Guantanamo Bay for 15 years without charge is filing an appeal with the UN. He was accused of being part of al-Qaeda, but never charged.
He is still detained.
The CIA subjected Abu Zubaydah to torture like waterboarding (83x in 1 month) and he lost an eye. pic.twitter.com/kpljI7P5WU
— AJ+ (@ajplus) May 3, 2021
Moreover, Zubaydah lost his left eye while he was being held at the CIA’s secret prison. He was tortured using different techniques. Not only was he water-boarded 83 times, but he was also confined in small dark boxes. Other torture techniques like Sleep deprivation, stress positions, and forced nudity were also used on him.
Abu Zubaydah Whereabouts Now & Release Date
Abu Zubaydah who has been dubbed as the ‘Forever Prisoner’ is currently in jail. As of today, he has not been charged with any crimes.
Whether he will be released from prison or not is currently a mystery.
Following the tortures and the time Zubaydah has spent in prison, he is believed to have developed Split Personality disorder. Similarly, Zubaydah has permanent brain damage and suffers from headaches too.
Not only is Zubaydah sensitive to sounds but he cannot also recall his father’s name. His mental health has deteriorated due to the tortures subjected to him and long isolation periods.
Abu Zubaydah Age Wiki
Abu Zubaydah’s age is 50 years old. He was born on March 12, 1971, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In fact, he was 31 years old at the time he was initially detained.
Moving on, Zubaydah’s bio has already been published on Wiki. You can also learn more about his life by watching the documentary ‘Forever Prisoner.’
Who Is Abu Zubaydah Wife?
No details regarding Zubaydah’s wife have been made public. Whether he was married or not is currently a mystery.