The Guantanamo Bay military prison continues to operate 25 years after its initial establishment following the United States invasion of Afghanistan. Despite the formal conclusion of the war that prompted its creation, the detention facility remains open.
The persistence of the prison highlights the long-term institutional and legal legacy of post-9/11 counterterrorism operations. The facility's continued operation persists years after the end of the conflict that served as its primary justification.
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Al JazeeraQuestions the continued existence of Guantanamo long after the Afghan war ended