Core Points - The UK government has reached a settlement with Abu Zubaydah, a key figure in the US torture scandal, agreeing to pay him a substantial compensation, although the exact amount remains undisclosed [1] - Zubaydah was the first person to be held in a US "black site" and was subjected to enhanced interrogation techniques by the CIA for over 20 years without trial [2] - The UK Supreme Court supported Zubaydah's claims against the UK intelligence services, recognizing their complicity in his torture and illegal detention [1][2] Summary by Sections Legal Proceedings - Zubaydah filed a lawsuit against the UK government in 2022, alleging collusion between UK intelligence and the CIA in his torture and unlawful detention [1] - The UK Supreme Court ruled in December 2023 that UK intelligence agencies should bear responsibility for their actions [1] Background Information - Zubaydah, a Palestinian born in Saudi Arabia, was captured in 2002 as a suspect in the 9/11 attacks and was held in CIA black sites for four years before being transferred to Guantanamo Bay [2] - He was the first victim of the CIA's enhanced interrogation techniques, reportedly undergoing waterboarding 83 times [2] - Despite being labeled a high-value target, subsequent admissions revealed that he had no knowledge of the 9/11 attacks and was not a member of al-Qaeda [2] Ongoing Implications - Zubaydah's legal team emphasizes that the violations he suffered are not merely historical but continue to have relevance today, urging other governments responsible for similar actions to ensure accountability [2] - In 2023, Zubaydah attempted to sue CIA interrogators, but the case was dismissed by a Washington state court due to federal law limitations [3] - Despite acknowledgment from various US authorities regarding the torture methods used, the US government has not publicly admitted to these actions or offered apologies or compensation to Zubaydah and other victims [3]
“永远的囚犯”祖贝达获英国巨额赔偿，律师提醒：在美国违反国际法时与之合作存在风险