Abu Zubaydah

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Abu Zubaydah born?March 12, 1971
2. Where was Abu Zubaydah born?Saudi Arabia
3. What is the capture date?March 2002
4. What is the CIA custody duration?Over 4.5 years
5. Who is Abu Zubaydah?Abu Zubaydah was born Zayn al‑Abidin Muhammad Husayn on March 12, 1971, in Saudi Arabia, and was captured in Pakistan in March 2002.
6. Why was he kept in secret prisons?He was seen as a high‑ranking operative in the War on Terror, so the CIA held him in black sites for interrogation.

Extraordinary Rendition: The clandestine transfer of individuals suspected of terrorism to countries where they may be subjected to torture or mistreatment.
Black Sites: Secret detention facilities operated by intelligence agencies, often outside of legal jurisdiction, for interrogation and detention.
Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists (AUMF): A U.S. congressional resolution passed after the September 11 attacks, authorizing the President to use all necessary and appropriate force against those responsible.
European Court of Human Rights: An international court that hears cases concerning alleged violations of human rights as set out in the European Convention on Human Rights.