Dergoul, Tarek (Oral history)

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Description

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British civilian detainee in Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 2002- 2004

Content description

REEL1: Aspects of period in Afghanistan, 9/2001-2/2002: arrived from Pakistan after 9/11 terrorist attacks on US; badly injured during US bombing and left arm amputated; opinion of treatment by Afghans; handed over to US forces for bounty payment; transferred to Bagram Theatre Internment Facility. Aspects of period in Afghanistan, 2002: description of camp and cells; opinion of treatment and discipline; problem of cold and physical condition due to loss of arm; interrogations; description of 'beat-down' system used by US guards; accused of belonging to al-Qaeda; opinion of food; question of presence of MI5 and MI6 officers; problem of lack of medical treatment; moved to Kandahar by helicopter; reception process and interrogation; issued with new clothing; head and body shaved; climate; description of conditions in cage with 20 other detainees; story of infected toe and amputation without anaesthetic; opinion of treatment by US military. REEL 2 Continues: renewal of Islamic faith; learned Arabic; psychological and physical effects of treatment; interrogation methods including beatings and threats of rendition; story of journey to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 2/2002. Aspects of period as detainee in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 2/2002-9/2004: description of arrival and reception process; attitude of US guards to detainees; full body search; received medical treatment in hospital tent; memory of detainees on hunger strike; opinion of medical treatment. REEL 3 Continues: moved to Cage 15 in Hotel Block; description of metal cages; no contact with other detainees allowed; organisation of camp; problem of extreme heat; moved into isolation cell and problem of cold; length of time spent in isolation cell; reason for being moved into isolation cell; role as English-Arabic translator for other detainees; protests against treatment; attitude of US guards to British nationality and nickname; description of isolation blocks; story of visit by US general; description of four levels of cells and varying living conditions; story of detainees striking after removal of Koran; attitude of guards to Islam and religious observance by detainees; methods used by Extra Reaction Force against detainees; description of interrogations; derogatory treatment of Koran by interrogators and guards; story of guards filming punishment of detainees for taking part in protest; comparison to methods used at Abu Graib, Iraq; use of pornography and partly-dressed female interpreters to offend religious Muslims. REEL 4 Continues: hunger strikes and forced feeding; communication with family; presence of Red Cross; preparations for release; given extra food and new clothes; story of refusing to sign form stating that captured on battlefield in Afghanistan; description of journey back to GB, 9/2004. REEL 5 Continues: question of British nationality affecting treatment; multinational background of detainees; communications with family and censorship of mail; opinion of Muslim chaplains; suicide rate; description of attack by members of Extra Reaction Force and injuries; comparison of treatment by different guards; use of dogs against detainees; news from guards about events in outside world. REEL 6 Continues: further comments on hunger strikes; role of Red Cross; description of 'torture light' treatment; constant movement of some detainees between isolation and interrogation ('frequent flyers'); difficulty in describing conditions and treatment after release; opinion of media coverage; reasons for renewal of Islamic faith; conversations about religion with guards; reflections on period of detention and effect on life; story of some guards converting to Islam; opinion of Yvonne Ridley. REEL 7 Continues: further comments on role of Red Cross; letters to family; attitude to case of Shaker Aamer. Aspects of period in GB, 2004-2011: problem of adapting to British lifestyle and dress; media articles about experiences; no further charges or court proceedings since returning to GB; opinion of solicitor Louise Christian; lack of support from British Government; problem finding employment and drawing state benefits; prejudice encountered due to time spent in Guantanamo Bay; reasons for not wanting to discuss experiences; story of successful claim for compensation from British Government; involvement with Cageprisoners organisation; opinion of Edmund Clark's photographic project about Guantanamo Bay and detainees.

Object Details

Category: Sound
Related period: 1990 to the present day (production)
Creator: IWM (Production company)
Smith, Lyn E (recorder)
Dergoul, Tarek (interviewee/speaker)
Production date: 2011-12-08
Dimensions: whole: Duration 210, Number Of Items 7
Catalogue number: 33549

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Dergoul, Tarek
Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp, Cuba
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Pakistan
Afghanistan

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