Mohammed Farik Amin, a 48-year-old Malaysian detained in the Guantanamo Bay detention camp for his alleged involvement in the 2002 Bali bombing, has illustrated harrowing scenes of abuse he endured over more than two decades. Through his lawyer, Eric Lewis, Farik shared drawings with The New York Times depicting the torture and inhumane treatment he suffered while imprisoned in the notorious facility managed by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Drawings Detail Years of Torture

Farik, detained without trial since 2003, revealed through his sketches the dark and cruel environment he lived in. Among the abuses, he described being:

- Forced to kneel naked with a broomstick clamped between his legs.

- Subjected to waterboarding, where water was poured into his mouth and nose.

- Stripped naked and photographed against his will.

His drawings were presented in court earlier this year, where Farik admitted to conspiring with another Malaysian, Mohamad Nazir Lep, in the Bali bombing that killed 202 people.

Guantanamo's Controversial History

The Guantanamo Bay detention camp has faced global criticism for its treatment of detainees. Many have reported being subjected to severe physical and psychological abuse, such as prolonged solitary confinement, stress positions, and deprivation of basic human dignity.

Farik's experience is no different. His illustrations reveal a life of relentless suffering:

- Guards allegedly forced him into degrading positions.

- He was made to squat in a dark cell with his hands and feet shackled, leading to chronic back pain and difficulty moving.

- He had no choice but to relieve himself in the same confined space.

Calls for Justice

Malaysia Home Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, recently stated that the unity government would accept the repatriation of Farik and Nazir based on principles of human rights and universal justice. The two men have been detained in Guantanamo since 2006.

Farik also recounted being detained in CIA facilities in Thailand and Afghanistan before his transfer to Guantanamo. In one instance, he was restrained by four guards while a fifth poured water over his face and body, an experience he described as worse than death.

U.S. Denial and Continued Scrutiny

While Farik's accounts and illustrations have brought renewed attention to the treatment of detainees, the CIA has not confirmed the alleged acts of abuse. Nevertheless, his vivid depictions underscore the urgent need for accountability in the handling of detainees at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp.

Fariks testimony serves as a chilling reminder of the human cost of indefinite detention without trial, highlighting the broader issue of human rights violations in the name of national security.