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Today in History: Guantanamo Bay detainee documents leaked by WikiLeaks

4/24/2026

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On April 24, 2011, WikiLeaks released secret documents detailing the detainees held at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp. Established in 2002, the camp has housed terrorism suspects and "illegal enemy combatants." The leaked documents shed light on the treatment and status of detainees, raising significant concerns about human rights and transparency in U.S. military operations.

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On April 24, 2011, WikiLeaks released secret documents detailing the detainees held at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp. Established in 2002, the camp has housed terrorism suspects and "illegal enemy combatants." The leaked documents shed light on the treatment and status of detainees, raising significant concerns about human rights and transparency in U.S. military operations.