Guantanamo Bay

Guantanamo Bay is a United States naval base located on the southern coast of Cuba, in the Gulf Stream. The bay was originally used as a base for the United States to intercept and interrogate Cuban and Venezuelan pirates during World War II.

History

1940-1945: CIA raids	CIA conducted secret attacks on Cuba, targeting suspected pirate bases
	CIA and FBI investigated suspected pirates in Cuba

Guantanamo Bay Detention Center

Guantanamo Bay is a high-security detention center for individuals held at Guantanamo Bay, primarily American citizens, for alleged terrorism or espionage

• Prior to 2002: Military Tribunals
• Guantánamo Bay Detention Center was established as a temporary location in Cuba

International Law and Human Rights Abuses

Guantanamo Bay has been the subject of several international law challenges, including concerns over human rights abuses, torture, and forced detention

• 2002-2010: Military Tribunals

Celebrity Cases

Guantanamo Bay has been the subject of several high-profile cases, including those of American citizens and individuals from countries with questionable human rights records

• 2010-2019: Military Tribunals

Guantanamo Bay Legal Proceedings

Guantanamo Bay has been the subject of several legal proceedings, including cases brought before the Supreme Court and various state and federal courts

Trial: Guantánamo Bay is a Trial

Timeline

Guantanamo Bay has been in operation since 2002, with ongoing operations and maintenance

• 2000-2001: Detention Center Established