Group 1 - 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 [1][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] Group 2 - 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] - Despite being labeled a "high-value target," subsequent admissions revealed that Zubaydah had no knowledge of the 9/11 attacks and was not a member of al-Qaeda [2] - The ongoing legal battles highlight the need for accountability from governments involved in similar human rights violations, as emphasized by Zubaydah's legal team [2][3]
“永远的囚犯”祖贝达获英国巨额赔偿