The fact that Guantanamo Bay is still operational, and as of this writing there are roughly 35 prisoners still being held there largely charged with no crimes is an abomination. It is no secret that this experiment is a failed one and one of the most troubling human rights violations of the modern era.
That makes the news, per the brilliant Art Crime Professor and researcher Erin Thompson, that one of the prisoners held for many years will be returning home so heartening.
All things considered, there has been tremendous amounts of art coming from Guantanamo Bay and it can now be helpful to these humans in many ways. Ahmed (Badr) Rabbani, who is finally back in Pakistan, free and at home after being held without charges at Guantanamo Bay for many years was fortunate enough to have art while in prison.
For those held at Guantanamo and have been lucky enough to be released, it will be a long and tough road to have anything close to a normal life. In efforts, Rabbani will be attempting to sell some artwork created while held in captivity — if you are interested in purchasing any works and helping, you can email info@hrtlaw.org
Here’s to hoping all the best for Rabbani and the rest being held at Guantanamo to be released soon.
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