Detention and Rights: Examining the Humanitarian Conundrums in Guantanamo Bay

Post the unfortunate attacks of 9/11, The United States of America established the infamous detention camp, “Guantanamo Bay”. This camp is a military-controlled prison which is located on the American-owned land in the Cuban territory. It has been long-established that the operations of this base go against the norms of International Law. This essay will aim to explore the various violations of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights that resulted from the calamitous detention of the prisoners in Guantanamo Bay. This essay will further delve into the historical background of the ill-famed detention camp, along with the legal challenges it has faced since its inception. Finally, the essay will conclude with an in-depth study of the experiences of former prisoners, and the American government’s response to it. The primary research area of this essay is the contravention of Common Article 3 and the Geneva Convention.