My Brother’s Keeper: a former Guantánamo detainee, his guard and their unlikely friendship

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  • čas přidán 22. 02. 2021
  • Mohamedou Ould Salahi and one of his former guards, Steve Wood, reunite in Mauritania 13 years after last seeing each other, rekindling an unlikely relationship that profoundly changed their lives.
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    Mohamedou was a prisoner at Guantánamo Bay for 14 years. During his incarceration he was subjected to torture and solitary confinement, but never charged with a crime. His memoir, Guantánamo Diary, became an international bestseller and was adapted into the film, The Mauritanian, starring Tahar Rahim and Jodie Foster.
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  • @theGuardian
    @theGuardian  Před 3 lety +152

    ∙Read exclusive extracts from Mohamedou's book on the Guardian ► www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jan/16/-sp-guantanamo-diary-flight-saw-cockpit-saw-guards-saw-ghosts-of-fellow-detainees
    ∙Listen to audio readings of Mohamedou's book ►www.theguardian.com/books/audio/2015/jan/24/guantanamo-diary-benedict-cumberbatch-podcast

    • @EuDouArteHipHopArtCulture21
      @EuDouArteHipHopArtCulture21 Před 3 lety +16

      y'all incredible there at Guardian. every time, i'm speechless. thank you, One Love from Portugal .

    • @wahabfiles6260
      @wahabfiles6260 Před 3 lety +4

      You guys are posting this after watching "The Mauritianian" movie!! lol!

    • @ENDZYT
      @ENDZYT Před 3 lety +4

      @@wahabfiles6260 they also gave the movie a bad review which i am absolutely confused

    • @wahabfiles6260
      @wahabfiles6260 Před 3 lety +2

      @@ENDZYT lol, thats hippocracy at its finest! they perhaps themselves wanted to capatalize on the story so they gave bad reviews!

    • @ENDZYT
      @ENDZYT Před 3 lety +1

      @@wahabfiles6260 Agreed!

  • @ur786.1
    @ur786.1 Před 2 lety +252

    Let's not forget the 39 prisoners still caged at Guantanamo Bay, held for over 20 years without charge. Let's not forget the plight of Aafia Siddiqui.

  • @moksha6202
    @moksha6202 Před 3 lety +3921

    What blows my mind is that this man after all he has gone through still is able to smile & be positive. We can all learn from this story.

    • @Mara-gf7gv
      @Mara-gf7gv Před 3 lety +92

      Yeah im thinking the exact same. He has such a great spirit. Bless him

    • @teapacks
      @teapacks Před 3 lety +31

      I agree.

    • @jzk3919
      @jzk3919 Před 3 lety +10

      Don`t believe everything that you think... (If you want to know truth). The prisoners had rough starts but much better healthcare than US citizens have. Etal.

    • @claudelebel49
      @claudelebel49 Před 3 lety +233

      @@jzk3919 yeah, as long as you're willing to put up with the torture and the loss of freedom.
      Really dude? You need to reserve your place in the Sun as soon as possible :)

    • @klyvemurray
      @klyvemurray Před 3 lety +26

      @@claudelebel49 👍

  • @Jack-eo5fn
    @Jack-eo5fn Před 3 lety +2618

    English is his 4th language, a language learned during incarceration. His grammar and syntax is flawless. Mohamedou is an extremely intelligent, gracious man.

    • @margobrooks6258
      @margobrooks6258 Před 3 lety

      O

    • @Jack-eo5fn
      @Jack-eo5fn Před 3 lety +8

      @@margobrooks6258, what does 0 mean to you?

    • @souichirooussa
      @souichirooussa Před 3 lety +84

      Dude! He is an electrical engineer. He studied in Germany.

    • @baseline101
      @baseline101 Před 3 lety +2

      @@souichirooussa then?

    • @diane9247
      @diane9247 Před 3 lety +38

      I was amused by his fascination with American TV and music. Actually, I was humbled. How could this be? Could I be as gracious, truthful and open as he is?

  • @christinewalsh3043
    @christinewalsh3043 Před 3 lety +717

    Alhamdulillah. To watch these two men pray together is chilling.

  • @sevraonic8656
    @sevraonic8656 Před 3 lety +2084

    Ironic, how one average Muslim from Mauratania taught the most powerful "freedom loving country", a huge lesson about human dignity and humility.

    • @douglascollett7775
      @douglascollett7775 Před 3 lety +78

      & they’re too scared to admit it

    • @rg6982
      @rg6982 Před 3 lety +25

      Couldn't have said it better myself friend!

    • @Carelock
      @Carelock Před 3 lety +72

      He didn’t teach us anything. What are we doing different? We are currently bombing Syria, after spending the last few years bombing Yemen...

    • @halalgordonramsay4983
      @halalgordonramsay4983 Před 3 lety +42

      @@Carelock he taught a lot of people, not everyone. not the government for sure 😌

    • @rumihafez8269
      @rumihafez8269 Před 3 lety +29

      More importantly, how an American prison guard, with power of life and death, befriended and nurtured his prisoner , representing the kindness and glory of the American people despite their despotic and evil rulers, corrupted by money and power . A most beautiful people governed by an evil government of the special interests.

  • @syedhussain4564
    @syedhussain4564 Před 3 lety +1209

    Everytime he smiles, it puts a smile on my face. Such a kind hearted and genuine person.

    • @pensim69
      @pensim69 Před 3 lety +35

      Syed Hussain I was the same his smile is beautiful, even with all this man suffered he radiates happiness. Let's hope the world can one day become as peaceful as their friendship.

    • @medounelo4417
      @medounelo4417 Před 3 lety +14

      For real u see this smile u know his heart is beautiful

    • @danieldecrescenzio3980
      @danieldecrescenzio3980 Před 2 lety +4

      This man is the most inspiring person

    • @francheskavega7251
      @francheskavega7251 Před 2 lety +4

      I agree,he's a beautiful human being

    • @kathyborthwick6738
      @kathyborthwick6738 Před 2 lety +3

      The movie the Mauritanian is amazing!

  • @explorarmizan4454
    @explorarmizan4454 Před 3 lety +1389

    Especially when they have done nothing wrong. Bush and Blair need to be held accountable for war crimes.

    • @yomommastupid
      @yomommastupid Před 3 lety +21

      actually it was under OBama administration believe it or not

    • @explorarmizan4454
      @explorarmizan4454 Před 3 lety +44

      @@yomommastupid Obama came after bush not before him.

    • @ajisenramen888
      @ajisenramen888 Před 3 lety +4

      Which Bush?

    • @CapraDemon101
      @CapraDemon101 Před 3 lety +51

      Every single individual in power during his capture and detention should be held accountable. That's both Bush and Obama's administration.

    • @halalgordonramsay4983
      @halalgordonramsay4983 Před 3 lety +3

      i believe he was released after 4 presidential administration.

  • @kellybulik-parra279
    @kellybulik-parra279 Před 3 lety +294

    Out of the darkness comes the light 💫 Mashallah

  • @medellincartel8109
    @medellincartel8109 Před 3 lety +2476

    “ the world is not suffering because of the violence of bad people but because of the silence of good people” .

  • @thecincinnatichick
    @thecincinnatichick Před 3 lety +2956

    Held for 14 years without being charged with a crime... that's wrong, it's inhumane. It should never have been allowed to happen.

    • @mljcool
      @mljcool Před 3 lety +166

      Their are many more until today

    • @AmelDousary1
      @AmelDousary1 Před 3 lety +273

      That's the USA for you

    • @abumustafa9578
      @abumustafa9578 Před 3 lety +139

      Unfortunately the so called "civilised" world rules us.

    • @Muhammad-sx7wr
      @Muhammad-sx7wr Před 3 lety +79

      *It's still happening to this day have you organized a protest or even called a single Congress person about this issue?*

    • @altin3408
      @altin3408 Před 3 lety +47

      This is what happens when infidels rules the world.

  • @yonasyonas5203
    @yonasyonas5203 Před 3 lety +766

    "People are two types; they are either your brothers in faith or your equals in humanity," Ali Ibn Abi Taleb

    • @rasadams9034
      @rasadams9034 Před 3 lety +22

      "Fool me once shame on you , fool me twice umm ahhm umm uhm umm shame on you again."
      - George W Bush.

    • @rasadams9034
      @rasadams9034 Před 3 lety +30

      @kennydida the cat Oh yeah ?!
      "Shoe me once shame on you , shoe me twice I'm keeping em shoes."
      - Will Ferrell as W Bush.

    • @esaabdullah2762
      @esaabdullah2762 Před 3 lety +3

      Man, where you get this quote from?

    • @rasadams9034
      @rasadams9034 Před 3 lety +2

      @@esaabdullah2762 ikr ?
      "Quoting people's quote makes me look smart."
      - Albert Einstein.

    • @swississue4950
      @swississue4950 Před 3 lety +1

      Well said brother ! I am my brothers keeper.

  • @paddyk3748
    @paddyk3748 Před 3 lety +1045

    This is probably one of the best things I have watched in my 35 years on this earth. Honestly completely inspiring,. I will sleep well tonight

  • @florentinodeive3746
    @florentinodeive3746 Před 3 lety +843

    This documentary is proof that we are many and good. Those in power are less and evil. Thank you for showing me that there really is good in this world. These are the real stories of humanity.

    • @maryrooster8737
      @maryrooster8737 Před 3 lety +26

      There is a reason why there aren't a lot of Black soldiers working at Guantanamo. After a few rounds someone's going to ask "why is this guy being jailed here?" 😂

    • @Jusderrick
      @Jusderrick Před 3 lety +3

      @@maryrooster8737 yup

    • @lawtraf8008
      @lawtraf8008 Před 3 lety

      @@maryrooster8737 wdym ?

    • @terintiaflavius3349
      @terintiaflavius3349 Před 3 lety +3

      @@maryrooster8737 There are black guards at Gitmo.

    • @amromansur176
      @amromansur176 Před 3 lety

      Love

  • @Rafi88
    @Rafi88 Před 3 lety +1323

    Heard Mohamedou’s story on the BBC Outlook podcast late last year and was so intrigued. Just add his story to the many atrocities the US has committed under the guise of the war on terror. I’m happy to see him still doing well despite losing his freedom for such a long time.

  • @joshuaschneider1331
    @joshuaschneider1331 Před 3 lety +624

    In a world full of clickbait journalism and social media over saturation, I’m really glad I came across something actually valuable. This story is both horrifying and amazing.

    • @Diamondraw4Real
      @Diamondraw4Real Před 3 lety +7

      Have you seen the movie The Mauritanian? It's probably about this man's story.

    • @desirelabelle2199
      @desirelabelle2199 Před 3 lety +8

      @@Diamondraw4Real yes its actually about him.

    • @NSalah2006
      @NSalah2006 Před 3 lety +4

      Absolutely!

    • @farahd6297
      @farahd6297 Před 3 lety +4

      I just watched it myself. Like you, I took a risk clicking on this link. And am in tears, to see such a humble man who has had a his 14 years of life stolen from him and his family yet he shows so much humility. And to the guard, others can learn from you. These two men deserve this bond and friendship. And I have a feeling they will be friends for life. Am happy I watched this.

    • @theonlymeaning
      @theonlymeaning Před rokem

      Please see Jordan Peterson's LONG interview with him...very long, you need time and patience.....WORTH YOUR TIME if you care about this man and if you really want to know what the CIA does......

  • @alrashidi3102
    @alrashidi3102 Před 3 lety +56

    "إنك لاتهدي من أحببت ولكن الله يهدي من يشاء"
    أسئل الله سبحانه أن يثبته حتى يلقاه

  • @num7088
    @num7088 Před 3 lety +830

    21 minutes. That's how long it took to show every single person on earth how to "win" a war. Not through superior firepower, but through establishing trust and coming to a common understanding. Friendship.

    • @mvhsm
      @mvhsm Před 3 lety +21

      Agreed. It is so heartbreaking that people have to attack each other because they find differences. Find the common ground and establish relationships off that. The world will be so much better

    • @DR-fc1ey
      @DR-fc1ey Před 3 lety +8

      You are right, but you are also so very wrong, you may change a few minds through friendship but in the end many of us fight because we want to, because we enjoy it, because we want to wage war. Its just not that simple

    • @malikialgeriankabyleswag4200
      @malikialgeriankabyleswag4200 Před 3 lety +13

      What happens when you dont want to win? And just want to have eternal wars for profit? That's what America wants.. They dont want to win

    • @malikialgeriankabyleswag4200
      @malikialgeriankabyleswag4200 Před 3 lety +3

      @@DR-fc1ey Maybe you're under-developed and you got wedgied too much in school without fighting back.. Some of us arent controlled by urges we had to repress because we were p*ssies

    • @ince55ant
      @ince55ant Před 3 lety

      you assume those in power dont want war. im sure raytheon would love world peace and would never get in the way of it

  • @themaharaniscloset
    @themaharaniscloset Před 3 lety +261

    The prayer scene in the tiny cell was epic with all the prisoners saying the prayer together. Most powerful scene of in the movie. Brilliant story. What a man.

  • @Jessijitsu
    @Jessijitsu Před 3 lety +372

    I am so ashamed that my country did this. I am so sorry. I have no words. I never knew.

    • @drhintjens4915
      @drhintjens4915 Před 3 lety +25

      I thought everyone knew what went on in Gitmo!? It has been bad for all the detainees and the guards. It's a horror movie played out in a beautiful corner of Cuba.

    • @theshiatwelvers1399
      @theshiatwelvers1399 Před 3 lety +52

      Your country also killed 1.5 million kids women and innocent people just in Iraq alone.

    • @a.t.6322
      @a.t.6322 Před 3 lety +31

      @@theshiatwelvers1399 Not really. Just the wicked rulers of the United States and those they pay to carry out their evil. A whole country cannot be held accountable for the sins of their leaders. That's true of any nation. There are people of goodwill everywhere on this earth. Like Mohamedou. Like Steve.

    • @symals
      @symals Před 3 lety +6

      All it takes for Evil and Injustice to win.. for people like you and me not to act or speak against wrong

    • @Dancingpizza2015
      @Dancingpizza2015 Před 3 lety +5

      You don't have sin those brutal actions som heartless did..you are innocent dear so don't feel guilty. 🥰

  • @slapkinge5267
    @slapkinge5267 Před 3 lety +67

    تحية من السعودية للأشقاء الموريتانية والشناقطة شعب العلماء والشعراء وأحفاد المرابطين وبن تاشفين

    • @souleymanyislim6951
      @souleymanyislim6951 Před 3 lety +7

      تحية أيضاً كبيرة إلى السعودية منبع الاسلام والخير والتقى

    • @sidiahmedkhalifa481
      @sidiahmedkhalifa481 Před 3 lety +6

      تحية لك وللأهل في السعودية

    • @mohdqahamad8546
      @mohdqahamad8546 Před 2 lety +3

      تحية اجلال واكبار للانفس الزكية المباركة ان شاء الله

  • @Lonesome__Dove
    @Lonesome__Dove Před 3 lety +617

    This is really an inspiring story. After being falsely accused, incarcerated and tortured he still has such respect and admiration for our culture and even our people. My country has made egregious mistakes.... unforgivable mistakes. I have much respect for this man and I wish him the best.

  • @qadrik
    @qadrik Před 3 lety +426

    I have tears. I am simply dumbfounded and in awe of this man’s humanity.

  • @amadoudiallo3980
    @amadoudiallo3980 Před 3 lety +109

    There are men in this world, you cannot measure their kindness and humanity.
    Wonderful

    • @samimas4343
      @samimas4343 Před 2 lety +1

      I just wish if they were the ones ruling the world. But unfortunately most countries have monsters in suits leading governments.

  • @bradosty2009
    @bradosty2009 Před 3 lety +565

    He lost 14 years of his life but save a soul from unbelief and this soul to be the best friend, then the both won the paradise, that is what called God‘s gift

  • @paullemieux1346
    @paullemieux1346 Před 3 lety +148

    The humanity found in both these two is truly awe-inspiring

  • @pandabearmadness6263
    @pandabearmadness6263 Před 3 lety +305

    This poor man suffered and for what?. I'm glad that he was able to meet Steve

    • @Thor-Orion
      @Thor-Orion Před 3 lety +35

      For a phone call with his cousin. How insane is that? That upsets me so much.

    • @Amy-dk3of
      @Amy-dk3of Před 3 lety +7

      Absolutely upsetting

    • @MtFgt
      @MtFgt Před 2 lety

      @@Thor-Orion someone with his name tried to cross the border to the us from Canada with explosives too (2000), how unlucky can you be? It's amazing he can live without resentment for his mistreatment

  • @kornholigo
    @kornholigo Před 3 lety +64

    When a man has nothing to live for except his beliefs and faith. Amazing

  • @korytahar4358
    @korytahar4358 Před 3 lety +173

    Mauritania is peaceful country.
    It is our neighbor .
    This man need to receive an apology
    From USA the government .

    • @TariqKhan-oo4sg
      @TariqKhan-oo4sg Před 3 lety +12

      Yes💯% but those ppl are to arrogant to except their mistakes otherwise they wud not hv lied to the whole world in the1st place.

    • @albar9592
      @albar9592 Před 2 lety

      On the other hand, your country morocco isn't a peaceful one.

  • @AcidOllie
    @AcidOllie Před 3 lety +536

    So glad there's some humanity left in people that have been trained to lose it.

    • @abdulraheem415
      @abdulraheem415 Před 3 lety +10

      Man I agree with you 100%. I just finished read a book called The Lucifer Effect by Philip Zimbardo. It talks about how prison guards become abusive...you should read that book..

    • @user-eh2cq4iz2e
      @user-eh2cq4iz2e Před 3 lety +5

      @@abdulraheem415 They did an experiment called the stanford prison experiment it's similar to what you describe you should look it up. I think there is a movie as well

    • @abdulraheem415
      @abdulraheem415 Před 3 lety +1

      @@user-eh2cq4iz2e that's exactly what I'm talking about...Did u read his book called The Lucifer effect??

    • @user-eh2cq4iz2e
      @user-eh2cq4iz2e Před 3 lety +1

      @@abdulraheem415 I am not much of a book reader, but if it's similar then i kinda get the picture

    • @Diamondraw4Real
      @Diamondraw4Real Před 3 lety +3

      @@abdulraheem415 i havent but i know about the Stanford experiment

  • @amauritaniannomad6533
    @amauritaniannomad6533 Před 3 lety +477

    He's been through so much. He's a national hero here but until recently the government was refusing to issue a passport and civil documents for him. It's changed now and he's always positive.

    • @Diamondraw4Real
      @Diamondraw4Real Před 3 lety +15

      Alhamdulillah for that

    • @muhdhanif1048
      @muhdhanif1048 Před 3 lety +7

      At least he is free now.

    • @alicedoors4826
      @alicedoors4826 Před 3 lety +5

      So he can travel now?

    • @user-kq8uv1ll6c
      @user-kq8uv1ll6c Před 3 lety +7

      @@alicedoors4826
      Yes

    • @REDinitial
      @REDinitial Před 2 lety

      @@alicedoors4826 He can travel but foreign countries can and have been refusing him entry based on his criminal record (being detained in Guantanamo Bay).

  • @AnisaKiss
    @AnisaKiss Před 3 lety +105

    "Even a smile is a charity!".... Find out who said these words!

  • @Azraahmed250
    @Azraahmed250 Před 3 lety +50

    Mohamedou’s smile could lighten anyone’s heart ❤️ MashAllah

  • @TOWolf29
    @TOWolf29 Před 3 lety +299

    This is my country “Mauritania” we are so simple so friendly even sometimes so silly! We just like to be treated with respect and dignity! And absolutely we treat you like a human being with full right! Thank you “The Guardian” for showing as this “romantic sad story” ✌🏻

    • @sadiknor4904
      @sadiknor4904 Před 3 lety +3

      I heard there’s still slavery in Mauritania. is that true??

    • @2degucitas
      @2degucitas Před 3 lety +2

      @@sadiknor4904
      Yes. There are still "black moors", slaves . It's a generational thing, it just goes on and on until someone earns their freedom.

    • @amazigh8776
      @amazigh8776 Před 3 lety +10

      @@2degucitas slavery in out countrys is not like yours. It is like more like servant

    • @seekerofknowledge6595
      @seekerofknowledge6595 Před 3 lety +4

      @@sadiknor4904
      Western slavery is not like Eastern slavery. There are rules and rights that the servant has.

    • @loutrymouad4506
      @loutrymouad4506 Před 3 lety

      O confirme from morocco

  • @raghadh1068
    @raghadh1068 Před 3 lety +250

    I can’t describe my feelings seeing him smiling and laughing after all those years of torture. One thing I know for sure, is that at the darkest moments comes the light and the light for Mohamedou was Steve.

    • @MuzzaHukka
      @MuzzaHukka Před 3 lety

      Where are you from?

    • @laineyl8752
      @laineyl8752 Před 3 lety +6

      He also made his own light and it brightened the world for those around him.

    • @imagonnasah8319
      @imagonnasah8319 Před 3 lety

      Wow, your name sounds beautiful ,wait is it a name? Sounds kinda Arabic, or Persian ah nvm

    • @rhoduskal-cious3243
      @rhoduskal-cious3243 Před 3 lety

      Amen!

    • @southside-hornbaby5325
      @southside-hornbaby5325 Před 3 lety +12

      The light came from his lord and the lord of the universe nobody can give you contentment in this life except ☝🏽. He had pure faith in him, and the ever merciful calmed his heart.

  • @benduffy2860
    @benduffy2860 Před 3 lety +85

    This man offers so much inspiration to everyone. There’s me being negative over things to small when this man has been through everything he has and still has a smile on his face with no hate

  • @Leah-ce6hd
    @Leah-ce6hd Před 3 lety +64

    I was teary eyed the entire video, it's the torture of another human for years, the story of friendship, kindness and how despite a painful experience a man can laugh again and still trust another human being again

  • @abdulraheem415
    @abdulraheem415 Před 3 lety +170

    I'm in tears....this is what humanity is about!! The world needs more like these to great men!

  • @MrOnetwoseven
    @MrOnetwoseven Před 3 lety +173

    Made my day. Maybe my tomorrow. Just a beautiful 21 minutes. Thank you both for being you.

  • @skyejacques
    @skyejacques Před 3 lety +62

    14 years is such a long time to suffer. Bless his soul with an extra 20 years and may he heal

  • @lounaannajung4454
    @lounaannajung4454 Před 3 lety +95

    "It's like the dating site advertisements. We met, now we have three kids." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 this guy is golden

  • @l.b4723
    @l.b4723 Před 3 lety +227

    The fact that he's hopeful, positive and happy after all the torture and agony he's been through, he's a very strong person ❤

    • @user-eh7ox2tc1k
      @user-eh7ox2tc1k Před 3 lety +17

      Faith makes you stronger

    • @nihomkong1474
      @nihomkong1474 Před 2 lety +2

      And the many lost there minds.. hes faith was strong n hes faith saved him from insanity

  • @aboutdawntoday
    @aboutdawntoday Před 3 lety +302

    Wow. I am saddened, enlightened, then given hope. Very moving.

    • @ZubairAhmed-od2xv
      @ZubairAhmed-od2xv Před 3 lety +2

      That sounds overwhelming, Beautifully put .thank you.

    • @thomasholland5487
      @thomasholland5487 Před 3 lety +1

      I still can't believe he was held with no charges for over 7 years

    • @belescli
      @belescli Před 3 lety +1

      @@thomasholland5487 that’s how it’s unfortunately done in the US.

    • @drhintjens4915
      @drhintjens4915 Před 3 lety +3

      @@thomasholland5487 14 years not 7!!

  • @ismailslt
    @ismailslt Před 3 lety +36

    Mohammado's smile and positivity teach us hardships can melt in front of a pure clean soul.

  • @2degucitas
    @2degucitas Před 3 lety +66

    The boubou he was given is brand new. It's shiny because there is a special process to make it that way. The fabric is a cotton silk jacquard, like table cloth. After all the sewing and embroidery is done, the cloth is dipped in a water and gum acacia blend and hung to dry. It is then "frapped", hit with a wooden mallet to make it shiny. I have been to Mauritania twice.

    • @niamhbyrne4036
      @niamhbyrne4036 Před 3 lety +3

      Wow I didn't know that thank you for telling us x

  • @linakolodziej3397
    @linakolodziej3397 Před 3 lety +138

    Crying out of happiness, I am so touched by this documentary. Beautiful friendship, beautiful human beings.

  • @AhirZamanSairi
    @AhirZamanSairi Před 3 lety +488

    For some reason this didn't surprise me at all, according to this video, the guy was apparently innocent, and the guard was smart enough to realize that, how can you not feel sympathy for someone who is being unjustly detained, and how can you not be thankful for your prison guard treating you with respect like a human being, it all adds up if you ask me

    • @mljcool
      @mljcool Před 3 lety +16

      It is easy for you to say sitting in your house. After 14 years of captivity I would like to see if you still have the same "not surprised response"

    • @AhirZamanSairi
      @AhirZamanSairi Před 3 lety +22

      @@mljcool I can't believe you managed to misread something as clear as this, what I do find rather surprising though, is that they held him unjustly captive for 14 years, but they let someone like you roam free in this world, someone like you who poses no other function than moreso devaluing our current morally and intellectually corrupt society

    • @terintiaflavius3349
      @terintiaflavius3349 Před 3 lety +16

      @@AhirZamanSairi Please do not be disheartened by that foolish comment. So much anger everyone has anymore. We are ruled by the masses emotional instability and their anger and vengeance. Look what has happened because of that comment, you and I have now met and we feel an inch less alone in this chaos

    • @abdulraheem415
      @abdulraheem415 Před 3 lety +1

      If u want to.know how watch the documentary called The Prison Experiment.

    • @christinewalsh3043
      @christinewalsh3043 Před 3 lety +3

      How can you not feel sympathy or any human being tortured?

  • @manja7441
    @manja7441 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I met him this year when he told his story for my class. He is an inspiration and and one of the kindest people i have ever met.

  • @MultiDianeD
    @MultiDianeD Před 3 lety +78

    It is called love. You can see it on their faces. They are brothers.

  • @shortyylu
    @shortyylu Před 3 lety +591

    He deserves a lot of money for what he’s gone through !!! People are sick. Prisoners or Not you shouldn’t treat people bad like that!!!

    • @aurelie-annegilly8018
      @aurelie-annegilly8018 Před 3 lety +52

      I bet if he had to choose between his friendship and a lot of money, he'd choose his friendship.

    • @jzk3919
      @jzk3919 Před 3 lety +26

      So you think money is the answer to everything-even to such nonmaterial matters like these? Try losing your child and win the lottery-Let`s see how you`ll feel!

    • @anisateyah9870
      @anisateyah9870 Před 3 lety +22

      @Cian MacGana What do you mean

    • @elghadi1639
      @elghadi1639 Před 3 lety +5

      ❤️

    • @nathan-ls8yw
      @nathan-ls8yw Před 3 lety +3

      @Cian MacGana oorah🤙🏻

  • @andrejohnson1179
    @andrejohnson1179 Před 3 lety +136

    See my brothers and sisters. It doesn’t matter what religion or skin color you are. You have a smile you have eyes and ears and nose but most of all we all have hearts that can be touched.

    • @WayneIrish
      @WayneIrish Před 3 lety +10

      And we all bleed the same colour.

    • @niamhbyrne4036
      @niamhbyrne4036 Před 3 lety +2

      So well said, greetings to you from Ireland x

    • @farahd6297
      @farahd6297 Před 3 lety

      Amen to that. You are absolutely right. Knowledge is free, we should all educate ourselves and not rely on media, not all truth is revealed to us.

  • @WindedVoyage
    @WindedVoyage Před 3 lety +62

    All politics aside, this is a beautiful story of friendship against all odds. Thanks to the producers who made this film for us to see our human condition at its best

  • @IneffableGump
    @IneffableGump Před 3 lety +102

    I expected this story to focus on his struggles, but to come across such an incredible story of two people whom are supposed to hate each other according to some, but instead see themselves in each other and form that connection, was the most beautiful thing I have watched in a while. Humanity needs to learn quick from this story!

  • @zoubeirteyeb6222
    @zoubeirteyeb6222 Před 3 lety +84

    قال الخالق جلّ جلاله وعظم شأنه (وَاتَّقُوا يَوْمًا لَّا تَجْزِي نَفْسٌ عَن نَّفْسٍ شَيْئًا وَلَا يُقْبَلُ مِنْهَا شَفَاعَةٌ وَلَا يُؤْخَذُ مِنْهَا عَدْلٌ وَلَا هُمْ يُنصَرُونَ )

  • @Som-Hanoolaato
    @Som-Hanoolaato Před 3 lety +76

    They are both wonderful young men who meet each other in this world, and maybe in the hereafter.
    Thanks for sharing

  • @williamadams2361
    @williamadams2361 Před 3 lety +270

    Honesty matters a lot, he had a pure heart that's he found favor from him. Let the government and it's officials have humanity towards the masses, because the world is changing.

    • @smithwillison6345
      @smithwillison6345 Před 3 lety

      Nice video! very engaging from the beginning to the end. People will be kicking themselves in few years, if they miss the opportunity to invest.

    • @jackryan8928
      @jackryan8928 Před 3 lety

      Bitcoin to the world.

    • @danhanson5314
      @danhanson5314 Před 3 lety

      Speaking of Bitcoin trading, it's the best business in the world right now. I know a couple of friends who make a whole lot of money trading the financial market.

    • @carsoncordelli9557
      @carsoncordelli9557 Před 3 lety

      Bitcoin is currently booming.

    • @alanfuller7176
      @alanfuller7176 Před 3 lety

      Elon Musk the world richest man recently invested $1.5 billion in Bitcoin. Bitcoin is the future..

  • @RomboutVersluijs
    @RomboutVersluijs Před 3 lety +52

    Its kinda surreal seeing how they have so much fun together after what he has gone through being a captive there in Steve being a guard. So amazing to see that they seem to be really friends or dont have hate against each other.

  • @MM2PuppyDog
    @MM2PuppyDog Před 3 lety +48

    I love these two men and their friendship..

  • @vizon-aryproductions6191
    @vizon-aryproductions6191 Před 3 lety +92

    wow what a breath of fresh air. this is one of the best documentaries ive ever watched on youtube. alhumdulilah !

  • @Ignite2Transform
    @Ignite2Transform Před 3 lety +23

    Uncontrollable tears. Shukran❤️

  • @calypsogirl2030
    @calypsogirl2030 Před 3 lety +58

    Omg why is my face wet maybe it’s raining indoors,this is so touching.

    • @zah1238
      @zah1238 Před 3 lety +2

      Watch The Muratanian movie .

  • @fredgagger375
    @fredgagger375 Před 3 lety +478

    Why did the Guardian fire Nathan Robinson for being critical of US aid to Israel?

    • @mdidris4414
      @mdidris4414 Před 3 lety +94

      Because Israel owns the West, specifically people of Anglo Saxon origin!!

    • @yabobayo5787
      @yabobayo5787 Před 3 lety +24

      Hypocrisy
      They did this One for the clouts

    • @ShawarMoni
      @ShawarMoni Před 3 lety +7

      Maybe cause the British left is plagued by anti semetism and they are worried about corporate image?

    • @yabobayo5787
      @yabobayo5787 Před 3 lety +36

      @@ShawarMoni
      Hope thats sarcasm...

    • @anserkhan9430
      @anserkhan9430 Před 3 lety +10

      All.about money !!!!the amount bush and friends made after trade centres all.the contracts, search it up.its all there!!

  • @Laitalafraise
    @Laitalafraise Před 3 lety +152

    Steve is an incredible human being. Very few people on earth are like him, able to make up their own opinion even if it goes against popular beliefs.

  • @catherinerice922
    @catherinerice922 Před 3 lety +20

    My brother my mother both died when I was in custody... heartbreaking... what an astonishing human being... can't watch all of this clip in one go...

  • @claudialu
    @claudialu Před 3 lety +61

    A few years ago, I saw his story in 60 minutes and never stopped thinking of him, the cruelty he went through and the gentleness he exudes are unforgettable.

    • @samimas4343
      @samimas4343 Před 2 lety

      There are many like him some got out and most are still suffering, not just in US. US learned these techniques and the "terrorism" excuse to detain people from dictatorships they (US) helped to install in the M.E. to control the whole region. In his story, he explains that he was tortured by Americans, Jordanians, and Egyptians and probably Moroccan military, in Guantanamo. Those governments are all against humanity. And we should unite against injustice.

  • @jamesgorden5383
    @jamesgorden5383 Před 3 lety +108

    This is a great story, this guy has amazing mental strength and is able to "at least" put on a smiley positive front....unfortunately, this is not the case for many others in his position who committed suicide or are suffering serious mental health issues because of their experience.

    • @theostragonidis7548
      @theostragonidis7548 Před 3 lety +11

      The "justice and freedom" our western civilization is so proud of... such shameful lies.

    • @drhintjens4915
      @drhintjens4915 Před 3 lety +4

      Very true and we also need to know about their stories, Guardian please!!!

    • @arashahad8733
      @arashahad8733 Před 3 lety +6

      Strong Faith gives you perseverance

    • @Saeedalameri08
      @Saeedalameri08 Před rokem +1

      Mr. James, if you mean the three who were said to have committed suicide, this is incorrect for many reasons, how three prisoners committed suicide at the same time. Also, one of those described as suicide, his name is (Manea Al-Otaibi). It contains torture. I do not know why all this secrecy over this incident. This is a disgrace to America. I do not mean the American people, but the government and the American law that deafens our ears to justice and that it is a state of institutions.
      With Regards

  • @Meedo-mq4rb
    @Meedo-mq4rb Před 3 lety +21

    There is strength, love and forgiveness behind those smiles, it crosses us all.
    难以置信

  • @Hecate2011
    @Hecate2011 Před 3 lety +38

    Who forbids him from leaving Mauritania? If he hasn't committed a crime, how can that be? More injustice.

    • @dongargon3049
      @dongargon3049 Před 3 lety +13

      the west doesn't recognize they're ever wrong after all they killed a million people in Iraq and just moved on to the next war casually.

    • @meyme7mou7amed83
      @meyme7mou7amed83 Před rokem

      وليس ممنوع من مقادره موريتانيا ولكن ممنوع من دخول الولايات المتحده

  • @iloveass2289
    @iloveass2289 Před 3 lety +50

    Breaks my heart to hear he lost his mother and brother while in prison, add up to that torture and mistreatment.

  • @krispi1481
    @krispi1481 Před 3 lety +54

    Such a strong friendship forged through hardships

  • @GEMOGRAPHER
    @GEMOGRAPHER Před 3 lety +19

    A real Man. A Huge human being. Nothing can break a honest soul, even Death
    These are the toughest of the tough

  • @kennydaiker1980
    @kennydaiker1980 Před 2 lety +5

    Steve is always an amazing person went to high-school together world class guy

  • @simonsays525
    @simonsays525 Před 2 lety +16

    It’s amazing to hear how the guard looks up to Mohamedou. What an incredible story.

  • @heersyal2454
    @heersyal2454 Před 3 lety +27

    Soul brothers, they even look alike. Must read his diary.
    One can meet the most extraordinary people in the most extraordinary places.

  • @gamtngirl3655
    @gamtngirl3655 Před 3 lety +46

    Heartbreaking. We in the US have so much to answer for. 😢 A beautiful story.

    • @hananenessma8340
      @hananenessma8340 Před měsícem

      Yes you do your country does a lot of bad and make it seem like they are the victims freedom fighters it's sick

  • @romanomarivicaspe790
    @romanomarivicaspe790 Před 2 lety +28

    I watched his interview with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson,such a wonderful person. The horrors he endured yet he still manages to smile.

  • @user-qk5pm9yu1t
    @user-qk5pm9yu1t Před 3 lety +16

    His smile of hope is priceless

  • @ahmedouyahya
    @ahmedouyahya Před 3 lety +40

    Great story. What shocked me the most is that he was detained +15 years

  • @mariams307
    @mariams307 Před 3 lety +20

    Thank you to all viewers for not spoiling the ending of this documentary... so beautiful, I never cry but I cried.

  • @bbqreunie984
    @bbqreunie984 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Mr Salahi is an amazing man. Such resilience is unbelievable. Great respect as we all can learn from him.

  • @rahabvon-horn9152
    @rahabvon-horn9152 Před 2 lety +8

    I love the fact that Mahamedou said, " it would reward me to take care of him- as he took care of me". Those are Powerful Words!!
    And not Be Bitter??!! WOW

  • @HamoudCHORFA
    @HamoudCHORFA Před 3 lety +28

    "I'm trying to be happy, because i've seen everything "

  • @silc.1002
    @silc.1002 Před 3 lety +98

    😢 Most beautiful story crying like a baby...

  • @Mr_beam641
    @Mr_beam641 Před 3 lety +51

    This story is so refreshing to see two different cultures becoming friends in such an unexpected way. Proof that humanity is alive and well. one race the human race

  • @homeros1868
    @homeros1868 Před 3 lety +7

    من مصر تحياتى لموريتانيا 😍😍😍😍

  • @himillimeter6231
    @himillimeter6231 Před 3 lety +49

    just in case any people didn't know that he's (mohammedou) having a book about his journey into the Guantanamo. The book is : Guantanamo diary.

    • @webbotubes
      @webbotubes Před 3 lety +1

      To add to this it has recently been restored too. So fuller version is available

    • @staceyallard2692
      @staceyallard2692 Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for that info 🙏🏼😊

  • @joud1436
    @joud1436 Před 3 lety +39

    His name Mouhamed Sallahi his from my country Mauritania and we were so happy when he got out of prison 🤍💭

  • @lorriecarrel9962
    @lorriecarrel9962 Před 2 lety +4

    That guard is a genuine human in my opinion,I like genuine humans,big fan of human decency

  • @karenlm9062
    @karenlm9062 Před 3 lety +1026

    No one truly fights over religion. They use religion as an excuse to maintain power and control.

  • @jennymedley3860
    @jennymedley3860 Před 3 lety +11

    Everlasting friendship. Gives me faith in my species

  • @surgec
    @surgec Před 3 lety +14

    This brings me joy. This is the unofficial sequel to The Mauritanian.

  • @beek9117
    @beek9117 Před 3 lety +5

    ومع كل ما تعرض له ضل مبتسما متفائلا صامد كالجبل العظيم أسأل الله أن يعوضك الجنة
    كل المحبة لك حفظك الله ورعاك

  • @BogushCh
    @BogushCh Před 3 lety +57

    What a beautiful place, extraordinary: spiritual.

  • @muhammadbenjuraij7734
    @muhammadbenjuraij7734 Před 3 lety +239

    Amazing story !! Muhammad is an amazing Muslim with an impeccable character typical of Mauritanians

    • @leena__saeed
      @leena__saeed Před 3 lety +12

      Same thing I was thinking MashAllah.

    • @Yasmin-jt1ux
      @Yasmin-jt1ux Před 3 lety +4

      Couldn't agree more ❤️

    • @averyj5446
      @averyj5446 Před 2 lety +1

      Don't they have slavery issue in Mauritanian, not much of an impeccable country

    • @rayanjalaluddinallibnani3154
      @rayanjalaluddinallibnani3154 Před 2 lety +1

      @@averyj5446 The tribes banned it, Mohamedau explains his early life and mentions this in his Jordan Petersons interview.

  • @Jack-eo5fn
    @Jack-eo5fn Před 3 lety +23

    Extraordinary American soldier, a man able to empathize through artificial barriers constructed by frightened Americans who carry a fierce need to control and dominate the ‘other.’ We need more like this.

  • @curtisrebeiro
    @curtisrebeiro Před 3 lety +24

    That something so beautiful can grow from something so despicable, there's some hope.... right? 🤞🏽

  • @krisdan76
    @krisdan76 Před 3 lety +47

    This documenrary is excellent and very important.💕

  • @bez1196
    @bez1196 Před 3 lety +208

    "Americans eat a lot" yes, yes they do😂😂🤣

    • @kikikoko607
      @kikikoko607 Před 3 lety +9

      ... Just like Arabs! That's why both get along so well maybe! 😂

    • @aqzs0123
      @aqzs0123 Před 3 lety +19

      In Mauritania, south of Morocco, Mali 🇲🇱...lives desert people , they’re different, have different life style similar to Tuareg people. They don’t eat heavy meals unless it’s necessary, especially meat and vegetables , they don’t drink or use water unless it’s necessary. This is how they survive for centuries in such hard nature and circumstances. The only thing I don’t understand about Mauritanian : why they don’t eat fish since they have many in the Atlantic Ocean , in Morocco the locals eat it to help save more camels 🐪 . This is now became a past for Moroccan Saharan people, they eat everything now since everything is provided from the other areas of Morocco but old generation still lives as their ancestors . I hope Mauritania will gets better soon.

    • @verafranz8425
      @verafranz8425 Před 3 lety +6

      Not this one ! I eat one meal a day. And it is not a 3 or 4 course. I might eat a Sweet in the morning. Or a small snack in the middle of the day. I have always been that way. Where most people here are not. They think they have to have three meals a day. I grew up poor with a single divorced mother. Never had that luxary. My eating habits have always remained the same. But hey peacan pie is my favorite pie 😋

    • @MegaDreamOo
      @MegaDreamOo Před 3 lety

      @@kikikoko607 hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

  • @ericvergara4058
    @ericvergara4058 Před 3 lety +15

    His story is very touching and despite of what happened to him, he still has the ability to smile and forgive those who had wronged him. I wish him the best.

  • @johnb9679
    @johnb9679 Před 3 lety +12

    Simply Powerful. We are all related no matter how much anyone tries to say differently.