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November 29, 2009

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This is the interrogation log of Mohammed al-Qahtani. It is being published in real time: each entry will appear exactly seven years after it was first recorded. The interrogation took place at Guantanamo Bay.
All times are GMT-5.

November 29

1040

Lead laughed at detainee and this seemed to infuriate the detainee. Detainee told he must realize he has no control.

1010

Lead resumes approach. Detainee began to fall asleep and was told to stand. When guard tried to teach detainee where to stand, detainee pushed guard. Other guards entered room and regained control. Detainee tried to complain, but lead told detainee that he might as well be speaking an alien language because no one wants to hear what he says.

1000

Detainee taken to bathroom. Base communication workers arrive to install command post phone lines, so detainee could not be walked.

0915

Detainee taken to bathroom. Lead begins pride and ego down approach.

0800

Control asks detainee, “are you a liar?” Detainee replies no. Control, “Then why did you tell me you’ve never been to the U.S.? Here’s the proof.” Controls shows circumstantial evidence of visit. Control tells detainee that he will show detainee how to embrace the truth. Detainee did not say anything else but paid close attention to control. Control gave commands at random times to stand and sit. Detainee complied.

0745

Control continues student/teacher approach.

0730

Doctor checks detainee. Tells detainee that if detainee doesn’t have a bowel movement, detainee will get an enema. Doctor says detainee’s feet look better.

0645

Control begins Arabic lesson. Explains detainee is a student and control is teacher. Detainee drinks one bottle of water.

0610

Detainee taken to bathroom and exercised.

0600

Detainee does not ask for anything, but waits for control to enter room and asks to pray. Drinks one half bottle of water.

0415

Run Manchester Document theme and muslims in America.

0400

New linguist assigned to team. SGT R (control) wakes detainee. Corpsman advises detainee he need to drink three bottles of water of get an enema. After some resistance, detainee drinks one and a half bottles of water. Detainee walks for 15 minutes. SGT A (lead) begins approach.

0000

Detainee drank one bottle of water, used the latrine, and went to bed.

November 28

2350

Medical check

2340

Detainee exercised

2305

Detainee proclaimed his innocence and said he would pass a polygraph test.

2230

Detainee went to the latrine

2200

SGT M taped pictures of the 9/11 victims on detainee’s body

2115

Interrogation team left detainee to watch 9/11 video

2100

Detainee exercised and used the latrine

2020

Detainee exercised by doing knee bends. SGT M implemented SPC P’s “Mohammad the Slave” theme. Detainee stated that he is God’s slave. Circumstantial evidence theme.

2000

Detainee went to the latrine and drank two bottles of water to avoid get an enema

1945

SGT M took over interrogation

1900

Detainee went to the latrine

1840

Detainee refused food and water

1750

Detainee exercised and refused food and water. SGT B began interrogation

1700

Detainee was told it was time for prayer and was offered water. Detainee refused the water. Detainee was then taken to the bathroom and walked 10 minutes. He then said he wanted prayer and would drink. He was told that he could have the water, however the time for prayer had passed.

1645

Detainee requested prayer. He was told it was not time.

1540

Control re-entered, continued circumstantial evidence, then switched to 9-11.

1515

Detainee taken to bathroom and walked 10 minutes.

1500

Detainee asked for bathroom break and was refused as he was using it as a ploy to interrupt interrogation.

1430

Control entered room and started 9-11 theme. Detainee professed his innocence. Theme was switched to circumstantial evidence.

1400

Taken to bathroom and walked 10 minutes.

1330

Detainee spoke with lead for a period of time but then began whining so lead left.

1300

Subject was given cheeseburger and MRE. He had some worry if the burger was O.K. for him to eat, he finally decided it was.

1240

Bathroom break.

1220

Offered water for prayer. At first detainee rejected but then accepted.

1205

Took pictures of 9-11 victims down.

1150

Interrogation team entered the booth. ENS C (lead), IS1 E (control), and a female DOD linguist. Lead made small talk about family. Detainee non-responsive.

1125

Detainee awakened.

1041

After revisiting words written on the wall by control, detainee said (paraphrased) “You are using those words against me and they are hurting me. There’s no need to say those things to me. No man would accept those words.”

0800

Lead begins session, returning to Al Qaida falling apart. Asks detainee why Bin Al Shibh is better than him.

0740

Control takes break. Medical shows up and checks vitals. Detainee takes walk. Control asks in Arabic “how are you Mohammed?” Detainee responds in arabic “not bad”.

0700

Control gives Arabic lesson to detainee. Control writes the Arabic words for “liar” ,”coward”, and “failure” on the wall. Control asks detainee “are you a liar? Are you a failure? Are you a coward? Yes you are.” Detainee seemed surprised at control’s knowledge of Arabic. Control did this in response to detainee’s earlier use of english. Detainee said nothing during this session but showed apparent signs of anger toward the theme.

0635

Detainee placed in swivel chair. As control talked about victims’ pictures on wall, MPs rolled detainee to each picture. Particular attention was paid to the children. Control asked “Are these the faces of evil?” Detainee struggled with MPs during his stay in swivel chair. Detainee gets explanation of use of enima – seems embarrassed.

0630

When control entered booth, detainee stated in English “Excuse me sergeant, I want to pray.” Control said “Have you earned prayer? I know you have a lot to ask forgiveness for, but I already told you that you have to earn it.” Detainee says “Please, I want to pray here” (pointing to floor next to his chair). Control responds no.

0615

Detainee told that he would be going to the bathroom. He said he didn’t have to go, but was told that he would go because we wanted him to. 0630

0530

Lead began asking about detainee’s family and asking what happened in his household that produced a terrorist. Lead also talked about pictures of 9-11 victims on the wall, focusing on children. Detainee still won’t look at lead. Detainee was told that if God keeps track of your sins, he would have millions so he should not be concerned about something as small as looking at a woman.

0415

Lead begins Al Qaida falling apart theme, goes into pride and ego down. Detainee was repeatedly shown picture of Bin Al Shibh and asked why Bin Al Shibh’s life was viewed as being more valuable than his. Detainee told that Bin Al Shibh was viewed as a future leader. Lead wondered out loud why Bin Al Shibh is better than detainee, if Saudis are supposed to be better than Yemenis. Detainee was told he should show Bin Al Shibh respect because he is better than detainee.

0400

SGT R (control) woke detainee up. Detainee drank _ bottle of water, goes to bathroom and walks. Corpsman checks vitals. Detainee’s feet appear more swollen than yesterday. Detainee refused aspirin (offered to help reduce swelling). SGT A (lead) asks detainee about the kicking and spitting incident the night before. Lead explains how detainee has no control.

0000

Medical personnel check detainee’s vital signs. Detainee went to sleep.

November 27

2350

Detainee proclaimed his innocence

2342

Detainee spit on SGT M after SGT M said, “This was the reason (referring to the attacks of September 11) of your miserable existence; to go to the United States and kill innocent people.” Detainee also accused SGT M of working with the Jinn.

2325

SGT M read several passages out of the Koran that condemned Al-Qaida.

2320

Detainee requested that SGT M stop saying that the Al-Qaida raped the Koran. He also said, “God is not Al-Qaida and the Koran cannot be raped.”

2315

SGT M took over the interrogation.

2300

Detainee took the stool softener medication

2245

Detainee went to the latrine and exercised

2200

SGT B continued with Al-Qaida Falling Apart theme and introduced detainee to the victims of 9/11. At this point, SGT B was very firm with detainee and took the moral high ground. SGT B expressed his disgust for detainee and accused detainee of being “unclean” because of his malicious intentions and desires to kill innocent men, women, and children. Detainee took great offense to being accused of being unclean and accused SGT B of not knowing what a harsh word he used.

2145

SGT M initiated the Al-Qaida Falling Apart theme.

2140

Detainee refused stool softener medication.

2130

Detainee was sent to the restroom, but tried to resist.

2110

9/11 Video was played for detainee. He became very agitated and violent. He tried to kick the DVD player and assault SGT M. MP had to restrain detainee. SGT M agitated detainee by grasping his shoulder and asking him the following two questions:
Who did you work for in Al-Qaida?
What was Al-Qaida doing in America?

2030

Detainee drank water and went to the latrine.

2000

SGT M took over interrogation. Detainee became very agitated and yelled at SGT M for about five minutes. Detainee was restrained. SGT M continually stated that UBL’s mission was unrighteous and misguided and continually asked detainee who he worked for in Al-Qaida.

1915

Interrogation team discussed the irony of Usama bin Laden choosing the name Al-Qaida (The Base) for his organization. Interrogation team took the position that God and the Koran should be the base and the foundation in everybody’s life.

1900

Detainee used latrine and exercised.

1845

Detainee requested water and drank _ bottle

1800

SGT B began interrogation by talking about the numerous slip-ups that detainee has made since returning to Camp X-Ray.

1725

Interrogators offered to let detainee pray.

1715

Detainee was taken to bathroom.

1600

Detainee complained of pain in head, and was offered a nap.

1500

Lead began speaking with detainee about prayer and Islam.

1440

Detainee asked to use the bathroom and was taken.

1415

Medical visited detainee regarding constipation. Detainee was offered a suppository rub but he refused, saying he wanted an oral stool softener.

1400

Lead and detainee engaged in small talk about prayer.

1340

Detainee asked to eat and was offered the homemade meal. Control entered room and displayed agitation that detainee was now eating (a rehearsed event).

1315

Detainee taken to bathroom. He stated that he made a small bowel movement.

1245

Detainee asked for prayer. He was told he would have to drink water. Detainee took a small drink and was told he would have to take the whole bottle. He finished the bottle and was allowed to pray.

1225

Team brought in a home cooked Arab meal and offered to detainee. Detainee declined to eat and team ate in front of him.

1200

Interrogation team entered booth. ENS C (lead), IS1 E (control) and a female DOD linguist. Lead made polite conversation but detainee did not engage. Detainee asked for prayer. Was told it was not time yet. Detainee was offered water but refused. Detainee said he was fasting.

1100

Detainee awakened and taken to the restroom.

1000

Control puts detainee in swivel chair at MAJ L’s suggestion to keep him awake and stop him from fixing his eyes on one spot in booth. Detainee struggled with MP when MP moved chair. Control used “onion” analogy to explain how detainee’s control over his life is being stripped away. Control gives detainee three facts: we are hunting down Al Qaida every day, we will not stop until they are captured or killed, we control every aspect of your life. Detainee did not speak but became very angry with control.

0925

Lead starts “failure” approach with Al Qaida falling apart theme.

0905

Detainee goes to bathroom and is walked around to stay awake.

0800

Doctor checks vitals – O.K. Lead starts Saudi Government theme and Al Qaida falling apart and talking theme. Lead covers circumstantial evidence theme in soft but stern voice. Detainee appears to be listening to lead.

0640

Control explains the enima procedure. Control begins circumstantial evidence theme with “you’re a failure approach”. Detainee’s body language indicated he was becoming angry. Control nicknames detainee “Mo”.

0610

Video over. Detainee prayed and taken to bathroom. Detainee stated he was constipated. Corpsman states detainee is impacted and needs to drink three bottles of water or the detainee will be given an enima.

0510

Lead started playing 9-11 video. Detainee asked to go to bathroom half way through the video. Lead told him he would have to wait because she thinks he just asks for bathroom breaks just to get a mental break. Detainee did not ask to go to bathroom again.

0415

Detainee asked to pray at sunrise. Lead told him that he must drink _ bottle of water. Detainee held his hands up and readily accepted the water.

0400

SGT R (control) wakes detainee. Detainee goes to bathroom. MPs walk detainee around to wake him up and get fluids from IV to move. His feet have swollen due to excess fluid. SGT A (lead) begins Manchester Document.

0000

Interrogation ended. Medical check. Detainee was walked around the room for five minutes before going to bed to get his blood circulating. Detainee’s feet were elevated to reduce swelling in his feet.

November 26

2339

Detainee shut down and medical personnel check detainee. Detainee used the restroom

2315

Detainee was on the verge of breaking

2310

Detainee said, “If I told the truth, everybody would get mad. If you interrogated me correctly… maybe if you rested and I rested… One interrogator after another… God and his angels see what is happening.”

2308

Detainee claimed that the interrogations are based on malice, hate, and jealousy. He said, “The treatment is wild and animalistic. Everybody has limits. Once those limits are crossed, what is somebody suppose to do?”

2300

Detainee proclaims his innocence and requested that SGT M stop talking about Islam. (ie Usama bin Laden raped Islam. UBL hijacked Islam) Detainee stated, “If you interrogate me in the right way and the right position… you might find some answers.

2235

Detainee became very uncomfortable with SGT M’s hand on his shoulder and tried to move it. Detainee seemed very disgusted at SGT M

2230

Manchester Document theme/futility – Did you see how quickly the United States took over Afghanistan and how quickly the Jihadist fled the country or surrendered.

2200

SGT M takes over interrogation

2110

Muslims in America theme

2100

Detainee uses the latrine, walks around outside, and does knee bends to get the blood circulating. Medical check. Detainee checked out medically

2010

Detainee drinks a bottle of water and is allowed to pray. Comparison is made between idol worship and swearing Bay’a to Usama bin Laden.

1940

SGT B takes over interrogation

1930

P&E down

1905

Manchester Document theme/futility

1850

Why doesn’t Usama bin Laden use his children, or why does he not participate in suicide missions? Al-Qaida is falling apart theme/futility. SGT M reviewed with detainee the slips that he made.

1845

Manchester Document/Futility- The Al-Qaida training manual was written by somebody who never went through an interrogation.

1835

SGT M takes over the interrogation. P&E down was employed (ie You look like hell. Do you want to see me everyday and pray on the floor where you urinated?)

1810

Detainee refused food and water

1805

Levels of guilt was introduced.

1800

SGT B began interrogation. Detainee refused to speak. Muslims in America theme was introduced.

1720

Detainee told it is time for prayer but he must drink water first. Detainee took one sip but was told he must drink it all. Detainee refused to drink water.

1600

Detainee laid down with feet elevated due to swelling of feet. Detainee slept for 45 minutes.

1400

Lead continues to try to engage detainee in conversation. Detainee unresponsive.

1330

Control enters and offers water. Detainee says he is fasting due to Ramadan. Detainee requested to pray and was told he could only pray if he drinks water. Detainee continues to refuse water but exchanges in dialogue with control. Detainee was allowed 10 minutes to pray. Medical removes shunt from arm.

1245

Detainee offered food and water. Detainee refuses. Team ate outside of detainee’s presence.

1150

Lead re-enters but subject continues not to engage in conversation. Lead runs “Circumstantial Evidence” theme. Medical checks detainee’s circulation.

1130

Detainee continues the silent conduct. Lead leaves and control instructs detainee to stand for ten minutes to stretch and wake up.

1100

Second shift interrogation team enters booth – ENS C (lead) and IS1 E (control). Lead begins speaking to detainee but the detainee looks down and away.

1045

SGT R runs a harsh pride & ego down approach. ENS C (as rehearsed earlier) comes in and asks SGT R what he is doing. ENS C says “Don’t talk to him like that, he’s a human being.” SGT R says “Human beings don’t kill 3000 people” and storms out.

1010

SGT A gives “Futility” approach.

1005

SGT R wakes up detainee. Detainee goes to bathroom and is searched.

0850

SGT A allows detainee to sleep for 30 minutes. Detainee has spoken very little through the session and keeps falling asleep. The 30 minutes may help him engage a little more. After a brief discussion, interrogators decided to let detainee sleep until 1000 hoping to improve participation.

0820

SGT R covers “Failures” with more emphasis.

0800

SGT A covers “What we know” theme.

0745

Doctor gives detainee checkup – vitals are good – shunt is cleaned – swelling in hand has gone down.

0730

SGT R covers detainee’s personal failures.

0700

SGT A covers circumstantial evidence theme.

0645

interrogators take a break. Corpsman states we need to elevate left hand to alleviate swelling. Hand is cuffed above hand with a soft strap. No tension is on the arm. Detainee states he doesn’t want his hand tied up. “I will take responsibility for my hand” SGT A states “I’m glad you are taking responsibility for your hand. Not drinking caused the swelling.”

0630

Detainee begins to chant. SGT R says, “If you continue to chant, I’ll turn on the music” Detainee stops chanting.

0620

SGT A allows detainee to sit down. SGT R explains the difference between his will and God’s will. Detainee asks to pray. SGT A says, “You can pray after you drink water” Detainee says he is fasting. SGT A doesn’t allow prayer.

0555

SGT R makes detainee stand up to avoid sleep.

0550

SGT R makes detainee stand up to avoid sleep for two minutes.

0545

Detainee is stood up for 2 minutes to avoid sleep.

0515

Detainee is returned to chair. SGT A gives Arabic greeting detainee returns it. Detainee says he’s mentally sick. SGT A explains to everyone in room how detainee is using Al-Qaida handbook. Corpsman rechecks vitals.

0505

SGT A tells detainee that no one feels sorry for him; he has brought this on himself. Detainee takes two sips of water. Corpsman checks vitals. Guards take detainee on walk to wake him up. Detainee has not spoken a word.

0457

SGT R allows detainee to sit down.

0445

SGT A explains how detainee is not mentally sick, he simply feels guilty.

0440

SGT R makes detainee stand again to avoid sleep.

0430

SGT R states that because he (SGT R) is such a kind-hearted guy, he’ll let detainee sit down, but detainee will stand again if he falls asleep.

0425

SGT A uses “ Manchester Document” theme, explains to detainee how he uses interrogation resistance techniques. Detainee is unresponsive; he has yet to speak a word. SGT R makes detainee stand up to avoid sleeping.

0405

SGT A begins by quoting a verse from Qoran. Detainee is awake, but completely unresponsive.

0400

SGT R wakes detainee- MPs take detainee to bathroom- he is searched and cuffed to chair. Detainee takes a couple sips of water. SGT A advises detainee that a bottle of water is much easier than a bag.

0000

Detainee was checked by medical personnel and was allowed to rest

November 25

2320

Detainee refused food and water

2230

Futility and self-inflicted suffering

2205

Manchester Document – security plans

2150

Detainee went to the restroom

2135

Detainee refused to talk about his mission, the one that was between him and God.

2130

Detainee requested to go back to Cuba

2100

Detainee claimed to have been pressured into making a confession

2000

Detainee began to cry while watching 9/11 video

1945

Break. Detainee refused both food and water.

1935

SGT M continues GWOT theme

1915

Detainee asked about Ramadan

1900

GWOT theme

1850

SGT B takes over interrogation and goes over the Manchester Document

1840

9/11 video

1820

Circumstantial evidence theme

1815

Detainee asserted his innocence and expressed remorse over the terrorist attacks

1807

Detainee claimed that he admitted to be Al-Qaida because of the intense psychological pressure

1805

Detainee claimed he was innocent and that everything was just a coincidence.

1800

Third shift commenced interrogating detainee.

1745

Control re-entered and continued 9-11 theme until relieved. Detainee did not speak but was actively listening and viewed all photos.

1735

Detainee given opportunity to pray. He wanted to check if the sun was down himself but was refused.

1715

Team exited for a break. Control returned and began 9-11 theme.

1605

Resumed with detainee engaging very little.

1543

Break

1520

Detainee began talking about his situation. He continued to engage but much less.

1505

Detainee began crying and praying.

1500

Detainee stated “You are working with the devil. You can take me back to my brothers. I will not eat anymore. I will not drink anymore and I am not going to talk anymore.”

1445

Detainee said “After I ate I feel better and will not talk.”

1420

Detainee requested a third MRE. He was given an MRE and drank half a bottle of water. Detainee slowly engaged less and less while he ate. Detainee became evasive on most simple of requests.

1350

Detainee said that when he came to Orlando he was turned away due to a visa problem. He said that he was coming on his own and was not Al Qaida. He said he did not know Usama bin Laden. He said “I don’t know what God wants.” Lead talked about the oath to Usama bin Laden and the detainee sat in silence listening intently. He said he knows nothing about Usama bin Laden.

1340

Detainee began crying hard spontaneously.

1335

Detainee requested a second MRE as he was still hungry. He said he would end the hunger strike to stop the IVs. Lead kept small talk going.

1320

Interrogation team entered room and detainee engaged in conversation regarding his statement about being Al Qaida. He said that he was mad at the guards and under much pressure.

1250

Detainee was given an opportunity to pray.

1235

Detainee taken to restroom. He was told to empty himself completely. Detainee then washed and changed clothing.

1210

Detainee released from gurney and sat in chair. He ate two bites of meal and said it was enough. Control said he promised to eat the whole meal. Detainee ate the whole MRE.

1200

Detainee said that he would eat.

1140

Detainee in clear voice said that he needed to use the restroom. He engaged in clear and articulate conversation about getting off the gurney.

1130

Lead began talking with detainee. Detainee began moaning and turning his head from right to left.

1115

Detainee requested to use the restroom. When offered a bottle he said that he wanted to go outside. Control told him he could not, he would have to use the bottle. Detainee agreed. As preparations were being made control was talking about his behavior and how to get off the gurney, detainee urinated in his pants.

1110

Interrogation team entered the booth; ENS C (Lead), IS1 E (Control), and a female DOD linguist. Lead attempted to engage detainee in conversation but detainee was unresponsive.

1030

Assessment – Detainee has a greater deal of animosity toward SGT R. He is beginning to understand the futility of his situation. He has to understand that his antics will not stop the interrogation at all. We feel he is slowly realizing that he will not outlast the battle of wills. He is much closer to compliance and cooperation now than at the beginning of the operation.

1000

Detainee again said he has to go to bathroom. SGT R said he can go in the bottle. Detainee said he wanted to go to the bathroom because it’s more comfortable. SGT R said “You’ve ruined all trust, you can either go in the bottle or in your pants.” Detainee goes in his pants. SGT A continued approach.

0940

Detainee was given three and one-half bags of IV. He started moaning and told the MPs he’s willing to talk so he can urinate. SGT A entered the booth and asked the following questions: Who do you work for? (Detainee answered: Al Qaida), Who was your leader? (Detainee answered: Usama bin Laden), Why did you go to Orlando? (Detainee answered: I wasn’t told the mission), Who was meeting you? (Detainee answered: I don’t know), Who was with you on the plane? (Detainee answered: I was by myself). SGT R told detainee he was wasting SGT R’s time. Detainee told SGT A he was willing to drink.

0915

Detainee requested to go to the bathroom but was given an opportunity to use a bottle instead. He was told he will not be unstrapped.

0900

SGT A resumed the previous approach.

0745

SGT A ran the “already captured and talking” approach. When SGT R entered the booth the detainee reached for the IV. The guard stopped him and he reached again. The guards stopped him and cuffed his hands to the chair so he couldn’t reach the IV. The detainee bent over and bit the IV tube completely in two. The guards strapped him to a stretcher and the corpsman attached a new IV. The detainee struggled through the entire process, but could no longer reach the IV.

0730

Doctor arrived and ran an IV by putting in a temporary shunt to allow continuous IV.

0705

Assessment – His reaction to SGT R was a combination of his guilt (possibly at not participating in the attack), his continuous interrogation, and his obvious hatred of SGT R. He was told after the episode that it proves he’s not as weak and mentally ill as he wants us to believe.

0700

SGT A continued circumstantial evidence theme.

0645

Doctor attempted to put in IV and was unsuccessful. The doctor left to get more supplies.

0630

SGT A showed circumstantial evidence and told detainee repeatedly that she won’t go away and neither will the evidence.

0600

To follow up on “Gods message”, SGT R showed 9-11 DVD. SGT R stood behind detainee and whispered in his ear , “What is God telling you right now? Your 19 friends died in a fireball and you weren’t with them. Was that God’s choice? Is it God’s will that you stay alive to tell us about his message?” At that point, detainee threw his head back and butted SGT R in the eye. The 2 MPs in the room wrestled detainee to the ground to regain control. SGT R crouched over detainee and the detainee attempted to spit on him. SGT R stated “Go ahead and spit on me. It won’t change anything. You’re still here. I’m still talking to you, and you won’t leave until you’ve given Gods message.” Detainee is put in chair.

0445

Corpsman tried several times to get IV into the detainee without success. The corpsman stated that the detainee’s dehydration was causing his veins to roll in his arm. The corpsman succeeded in getting a IV in the top of the hand but the IV stopped flowing. The corpsman retried the IV in the hand but was unsuccessful. The doctor was called to make a trip to perform an assessment.

0440

SGT A again advised detainee that he must drink or get an IV.

0400

Woke detainee and corpsman took vitals. Corpsman advised SGT R that detainee must take oral liquids within one hour or detainee will be given IV solution. SGT R provided SGT A with a bottle of powdered Tang mixed with water in order to provide electrolytes. SGT A advised detainee that he must drink bottle or he’ll get another IV. She offered the incentive of morning prayer if he drank. Detainee refused. SGT A began with a “your mission” approach. SGT A asks detainee “what do you think is God’s mission for you”, “you have a mission to share God’s message.” Detainee was unresponsive.

0000

Pressure wrap was put on detainee’s feet to combat the swelling. Detainee was put to bed.

November 24

2330

Detainee began to cry.

2315

Medical personnel checked vitals signs. All vital signs were normal.

2205

Detainee used restroom and asked if he wanted food or water.

2115

Detainee said he was cold and the AC was turned off.

2100

Discussion turned to the Koran. SGT M asked detainee to show him in the Koran where it authorizes the use of terrorism.

2045

Detainee was asked if his allegiance to Al-Qaida was greater than his allegiance to God. SGT M emphasized that detainee has choices and that detainee was responsible for his current condition.

2030

Detainee was offered anonymity in exchange for his cooperation. SGT M reminded detainee about false statements that he made in the past.

2020

Detainee’s vital signs were checked and it was determined that he was in good condition.

2000

Detainee was offered food and told that he has already missed five meals.

1930

Detainee seemed disturbed that everybody was talking and that he was left here all alone.

1915

Detainee used restroom and prayed.

1900

Detainee was told that he had been abandoned by Al-Qaida and that he should stop trying to protect them.

1845

Medical doctor arrives to evaluate detainee to ensure he is physically able to continue. Detainee stated that he wanted to sign a form or a release stating that he did not want any medications. The doctor explained that no such form exists. Detainee was informed that we would not let him die.

1810

Detainee was given two bags of fluids. Detainee stated that he did not want an IV and that he was in control of his body. SGT M asserted that he was in control and that detainee has no choice but to cooperate.

1800

Medical personnel checked vital signs and determined that detainee needed to be hydrated.

1745

Detainee awoken and given opportunity to pray and use the restroom. Detainee refused to drink water and consequently was not allowed to pray.

1630

Detainee was allowed to sleep. Detainee was told that he would be awoken and could pray if he drank water.

1545

Detainee was silent and unresponsive. He averted his eyes when the 9/11 video was playing. Control interrogation initiated a “judgment day approach.” Detainee’s facial expressions indicated some responsiveness to the approach.

1440

Interrogators reentered room and discussion ensues about returning to his brothers in Cuba. Detainee became somewhat upset and claimed that the treatment he was receiving was illegal. “Evidence of guilt” was reinforced and detainee was introduced to the implications of conspiracy to commit crimes. Detainee was questioned about a statement he made the previous day, “I was only doing what God wanted me to do.” Detainee asked several times if he really said that. When pressed on the issue, detainee stated that he wanted a normal life that what happened was between him and God. Lead interrogator pointed out to detainee that he could be a messenger for God and his cause. Detainee became visibly anxious.

1405

Detainee agreed to drink water in return for being allowed to pray.

1355

Detainee stated, “I think now we are in Ramadan.”

1345

Detainee was searched

1340

Vitals were checked

1330

Detainee was asked if he wanted water. Detainee understands that in order to pray, he must drink water.

1320

Strap was hung from ceiling in anticipation of the doctor’s arrival.

1240

Detainee was unhand cuffed and interrogation team ate in front of him. Detainee’s nose turned red when his judgment was questioned. In the past, this has indicated that he was getting upset.

1230

Detainee is offered a fish sandwich, French fries, coke and a yogurt parfait. Request was made to unhand cuff detainee, but there was no key. Detainee did not eat.

1215

ENS C and IS1 E entered booth. Detainee was not very responsive.

1023

SGT A begins “Good Muslim” approach.

1000

SGT R asks how the detainee will act on judgment day. Will he be proud, will he beg forgiveness or will he remain silent like a coward, just as he’s doing now. The detainee appeared to be thinking about what SGT R said.

0955

The detainee demands to go to the bathroom. SGT R states he will not go until he asks properly. The detainee says “please may I go to the bathroom?. SGT A allows him.

0945

Detainee showed visible signs of interest when SGT A states “all will be revealed on judgment day”.

0940

SGT A begins September 11 approach.

0930

CAPT W advises SGT R that the Corpsman can administer IV fluids once Capt W and the Doctor on duty are notified and agree to it.

0930

SGT A talks about the embarrassment of using a weak cover story and mixes in the “You can make this stop” approach. The detainee remains unresponsive.

0925

SGT A discusses levels of guilt and sin.

0900

SGT A asks the detainee if he wants to pray and sleep. The detainee says yes. SGT A says you have to drink water. The detainee says no. SGT R gives detainee 1 more chance. The detainee says no. SGT R empties water on floor and tells the detainee “you had your chance”. The Corpsman then checks the detainee’s vital signs, they are OK.

0840

SGT R has the detainee stand for 10 minutes to stretch and avoid sleeping.

0830

SGT A uses “Level of Guilt” approach.

0820

SGT R removes food from table and tells the detainee he missed his chance. SGT R explains that the detainee’s refusal to eat hurts only him. SGT R will not loose any sleep over it.

0800

SGT A offers meal to detainee. The detainee refuses. SGT R explains that refusal to eat is unproductive. SGT A offers 30 minutes rest. The detainee refuses. Interrogators had Corpsman check the detainee’s vital signs. The detainee has not taken fluids for over 24 hours. Corpsman states vital signs are good. The detainee still refuses to speak a word.

0708

SGT A talks about “Brothers in Cuba”. Detainee remains unresponsive.

0705

SGT R makes detainee stand up 3 times, and tells the detainee to pay attention. SGT R gives 5 minutes of instruction on the proper way to show respect to SGT A.

0702

SGT A briefly covers the Manchester Document, saying that his actions and answers during interrogations follow the resistance techniques in the document “It’s just another piece of evidence.”

0635

SGT A begins “ Muslims in America Theme”. Detainee is unresponsive

0620

Detainee states he wants to pray. SGT R explains that he must respectfully ask SGT A for prayer time, the detainee does so and SGT A allows prayer.

0605

Detainee again asks to pray. SGT R says no.

0602

SGT A is telling a story about an owl (Rapport Story). The detainee interrupts and states he wants to pray. SGT R advises detainee that SGT A decides when he prays. SGT R also explains that interrupting is rude.

0550

SGT R makes the detainee stand up 3 times and tells him to pay attention.

0545

Detainee continues to be unresponsive. SGT A continues to point out the mistakes that stopped him from entering Orlando, and the connections the detainee has with the hijackers.

0520

SGT R makes the detainee stand up and sit down 3 times. SGT R explains sleeping and not paying attention will not be tolerated. SGT A explains that his continued silence, while evidence builds against him hurts no one but him.

0509

SGT R advises detainee not to sleep.

0457

SGT R advises detainee not to sleep.

0450

SGT A is fusing the Level of Guilt Theme with the Evidence. The Detainee is not speaking, but appears to be listening carefully. SGT A is pointing out the little mistakes the detainee made that lead to the evidence that “glue the detainee to hijackers”. The detainee becomes unresponsive.

0450

Detainee wants to know if SGT A wants interrogation questions answered. SGT A states she doesn’t need an answer. The detainee seems disheartened by her response.

0445

Detainee engages in conversation with SGT A over the evidence. Detainee states that the (U.S.) shouldn’t glue the hijackers to him. SGT A states that the evidence does that.

0440

Detainee states he won’t participate in interrogations until he returns to Cuba with his brothers, and until we stop this injustice. SGT R explains that he has no right to talk of injustice.

0430

Detainee states that he won’t look at pictures because the people in the pictures don’t pertain to his case, and because he’s striking from interrogations.

0430

Detainee nods off. SGT R explains that falling asleep is wrong.

0415

SGT A begins by showing pictures of 19 hijackers and making remarks about what they may have been like, especially the young ones. Detainee won’t look at pictures. SGT A asks why detainee won’t look at pictures detainee won’t answer, SGT A is using the circumstantial evidence theme.

0400

SGT R and SGT A begin session. SGT R wakes 063. He is taken to the bathroom and walked around for 5 minutes to wake him up. SGT A greets 063. Detainee asks to perform sunrise prayer. SGT A tells him the sun hasn’t come up yet and that she will allow prayer later. SGT A offers water, but detainee refuses. Detainee asks when Ramadan will begin, SGT A says she’ll talk about that later. SGT A tells detainee that he is on hunger strike, so how would Ramadan make a difference? SGT A asks detainee what would be different if it was Ramadan, detainee states he doesn’t know how to answer the question, and detainee becomes unresponsive.

0000

Activities concluded for the day and detainee allowed to sleep.

November 23

2215

Detainee unresponsive.

2145

Return from break. Detainee awakened and taken to restroom then secured in chair.

2030

Break. Detainee used restroom and was allowed to sleep.

1950

Returned from break. SGT B told the detainee “I want to help and I won’t let anything bad happen to you.” Detainee became unresponsive.

1945

Break

1930

Detainee cried. He wants to be taken back to Delta and he will talk. He was told that he had to earn his way back to Delta.

1920

The detainee started speaking when told about the Koran and being judged by Allah and that leaders of AQ twisted the words. The detainee spoke very emotionally . SGT B asked to explain how this came about. Why he is the only one holding on and everyone else is speaking . SGT B stated “don’t worry about a military judge worry about Allah, the Koran doesn’t say kill the innocent. Make things right, repent.”

1910

Returned from break.

1900

Break

1840

Detainee was told that he failed in his mission to the United States and in the Jihad in Afghanistan he again showed a facial response of failure.

1820

Circumstantial evidence was explained to the detainee. The Detainee stared at all of the documents and was visibily shaken. He seemed disturbed that the AQ leadership was talking, the detainee didn’t say anything but he was making noticeable facial expressions.

1810

Detainee was asked if he would like to go the bathroom and if he wanted to nap.

1800

Manchester Document was presented to the detainee. The detainee reacted when the description of an AQ operative was brought up.

1730

Detainee is offered food and water. He stated he was on a hunger strike. Food and water was provided anyway and placed next to him.

1700

Detainee spoke and said it has been a hard long day, also that he is on a hunger and talking strike.

1530

Detainee requested and was given a bathroom break. Detainee returned hardened.

1515

The detainee engaged in conversation regarding family and dreams. He asked why the interrogator was causing him pain talking of family and things he could not have. The detainee began to cry.

1500

Break

1420

Read names of captured and killed AQ. The detainee stared off but was listening and closed his eyes when he heard some of the names of the dead.

1345

Detainee was shown 9/11 video. The detainee did watch without exhibiting any emotion. The detainee averted eyes from the photos of the hijackers.

1300

Lunch. Detainee refused to eat. At first he said he would eat, but then said that he was mentally not well and had only agreed because he was not thinking clearly.

1240

Detainee given opportunity to pray.

1220

Interrogators returned and told the detainee it would be 20 minutes and then time to pray.

1205

Break

1135

The detainee began to shut down and not respond. He said that he would not speak at all.

1110

The detainee asked if it was time to pray and was told not yet. The detainee then began asking what month it is. When not given an answer he persisted and then became quiet for about 10 minutes and then began again to engage in some conversation.

1035

The detainee is awakened and secured in chair. The interrogators are ENS C and IS1 E. A DoD linguist is present. The detainee is offered to use the restroom. The detainee is taken to the bathroom. The detainee then was starring at the floor for several minutes. When ENS C asked “what is on your mind” the detainee looked at the interrogator and began talking a lot about how unfair his situation was.

0835

Observations – Detainee attempts to control the interrogation by complaining about his treatment, his mental illness, and his separation from his brothers in Cuba. When shown articles of 9/11, the detainee looked at pictures attentively. The detainee was repeatedly told that he is a man, and part of being a man is accepting responsibility for your actions. Whenever the detainee said that “it is God’s will for him to be sitting in front of me, having to acknowledge and accept responsibility for his actions. The detainee went as far as to state that his religion forbids him to even speak to a woman.

0830

Detainee given 2 hours of rest. Interrogations will resume at 1030.

0800

SGT A continues with 9/11 theme.

0755

Detainee finishes meal and states again he is going on hunger strike. The detainee ate the entire MRE plus an extra cereal bar.

0725

Detainee states he will eat meal, but after that he’s going on hunger strike, one hand is uncuffed to allow him to eat.

0720

Detainee returns from bathroom break. He refuses a meal and states he is on hunger strike.

0707

Detainee requests to go to the bathroom.

0700

SGT R emphasized his frustration over detainees refusal to speak. SGT R denies detainees request to pray.

0630

Interrogation resumes. SGT A continues with 9/11 theme.

0620

Interrogators take break to discuss theme.

0550

Detainee drinks _ bottle of water and states after this he is on strike, he refuses food.

0540

SGT A begins 9/11 theme. The detainee asks to pray and is refused.

0520

Interrogation resumes. The detainee refuses food and water.

0450

Interrogators take a break. Detainee goes to the bathroom.

0355

SGT R wakes up detainee again.

0345

The detainee dozed off during a break. SGT R woke him up.

0320

The detainee refused to answer whether he wanted water. SGT R explained with emphasis that not answering disrespects SGT A and embarrasses him. The detainee said no, he didn’t want water. The detainee continues to say he’s on hunger strike.

0240

Detainee states he’s on hunger strike. SGT A explains the affects of a hunger strike on the body. SGT A runs “love of brothers in Cuba” approach.

0235

Session begins. The detainee refuses to look at SGT A “due to his religion. This is a rapport building session.

0225

The detainee arrives at the interrogation booth at Camp X-Ray. His hood is removed and he is bolted to the floor. SGT A and SGT R are the interrogators. A DoD linguist and MAJ L (BSCT) are present.