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

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  • @theGuardian
    @theGuardian  3 роки тому +157

    ∙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 3 роки тому +16

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

    • @wahabfiles6260
      @wahabfiles6260 3 роки тому +4

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

    • @ENDZYT
      @ENDZYT 3 роки тому +4

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

    • @wahabfiles6260
      @wahabfiles6260 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @ENDZYT
      @ENDZYT 3 роки тому +1

      @@wahabfiles6260 Agreed!

  • @moksha6202
    @moksha6202 3 роки тому +4050

    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 3 роки тому +95

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

    • @teapacks
      @teapacks 3 роки тому +31

      I agree.

    • @jzk3919
      @jzk3919 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +238

      @@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 3 роки тому +26

      @@claudelebel49 👍

  • @Jack-eo5fn
    @Jack-eo5fn 3 роки тому +2710

    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 3 роки тому

      O

    • @Jack-eo5fn
      @Jack-eo5fn 3 роки тому +9

      @@margobrooks6258, what does 0 mean to you?

    • @souichirooussa
      @souichirooussa 3 роки тому +88

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

    • @baseline101
      @baseline101 3 роки тому +3

      @@souichirooussa then?

    • @diane9247
      @diane9247 3 роки тому +41

      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?

  • @ur786.1
    @ur786.1 3 роки тому +350

    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.

    • @fastkarr8256
      @fastkarr8256 13 годин тому

      @ur786.1 didn’t Acadia shoot a Marine?

    • @ur786.1
      @ur786.1 13 годин тому

      @fastkarr8256 afia? No she didn't. It's all lies. The USA needs to be held to account for what happened to her baby who went missing after Afias arrest. Follow her lawyer Clive Stafford Smith for more information..

  • @christinewalsh3043
    @christinewalsh3043 3 роки тому +755

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

  • @yonasyonas5203
    @yonasyonas5203 3 роки тому +803

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

    • @rasadams9034
      @rasadams9034 3 роки тому +22

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

    • @rasadams9034
      @rasadams9034 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +3

      Man, where you get this quote from?

    • @rasadams9034
      @rasadams9034 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @swississue4950
      @swississue4950 3 роки тому +1

      Well said brother ! I am my brothers keeper.

  • @sevraonic8656
    @sevraonic8656 3 роки тому +2190

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

    • @douglascollett7775
      @douglascollett7775 3 роки тому +82

      & they’re too scared to admit it

    • @rg6982
      @rg6982 3 роки тому +26

      Couldn't have said it better myself friend!

    • @Carelock
      @Carelock 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +42

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

    • @rumihafez8269
      @rumihafez8269 3 роки тому +30

      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.

  • @explorarmizan4454
    @explorarmizan4454 3 роки тому +1442

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

    • @boogiedownbronx73
      @boogiedownbronx73 3 роки тому +21

      actually it was under OBama administration believe it or not

    • @explorarmizan4454
      @explorarmizan4454 3 роки тому +45

      @@boogiedownbronx73 Obama came after bush not before him.

    • @ajisenramen888
      @ajisenramen888 3 роки тому +4

      Which Bush?

    • @CapraDemon101
      @CapraDemon101 3 роки тому +52

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

    • @halalgordonramsay4983
      @halalgordonramsay4983 3 роки тому +3

      i believe he was released after 4 presidential administration.

  • @medellincartel8109
    @medellincartel8109 3 роки тому +2529

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

  • @alrashidi3102
    @alrashidi3102 3 роки тому +80

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

  • @bradosty2009
    @bradosty2009 3 роки тому +594

    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

  • @thecincinnatichick
    @thecincinnatichick 3 роки тому +3003

    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 3 роки тому +170

      Their are many more until today

    • @AmelDousary1
      @AmelDousary1 3 роки тому +277

      That's the USA for you

    • @abumustafa9578
      @abumustafa9578 3 роки тому +142

      Unfortunately the so called "civilised" world rules us.

    • @Muhammad-sx7wr
      @Muhammad-sx7wr 3 роки тому +78

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

    • @altin3408
      @altin3408 3 роки тому +47

      This is what happens when infidels rules the world.

  • @syedhussain4564
    @syedhussain4564 3 роки тому +1232

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

    • @pensim69
      @pensim69 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +14

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

    • @danieldecrescenzio3980
      @danieldecrescenzio3980 2 роки тому +4

      This man is the most inspiring person

    • @francheskavega7251
      @francheskavega7251 2 роки тому +4

      I agree,he's a beautiful human being

    • @kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji
      @kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji 2 роки тому +3

      The movie the Mauritanian is amazing!

  • @paddyk3748
    @paddyk3748 3 роки тому +1079

    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

  • @joshuaschneider1331
    @joshuaschneider1331 3 роки тому +644

    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 3 роки тому +7

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

    • @desirelabelle2199
      @desirelabelle2199 3 роки тому +8

      @@Diamondraw4Real yes its actually about him.

    • @NSalah2006
      @NSalah2006 3 роки тому +4

      Absolutely!

    • @farahd6297
      @farahd6297 3 роки тому +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 Рік тому

      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......

  • @Jessijitsu
    @Jessijitsu 3 роки тому +401

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

    • @drhintjens4915
      @drhintjens4915 3 роки тому +26

      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 3 роки тому +52

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

    • @a.t.6322
      @a.t.6322 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +7

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

    • @Bigflashlight1978
      @Bigflashlight1978 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @florentinodeive3746
    @florentinodeive3746 3 роки тому +857

    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 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +3

      @@maryrooster8737 yup

    • @lawtraf8008
      @lawtraf8008 3 роки тому

      @@maryrooster8737 wdym ?

    • @terintiaflavius3349
      @terintiaflavius3349 3 роки тому +3

      @@maryrooster8737 There are black guards at Gitmo.

    • @amromansur176
      @amromansur176 3 роки тому

      Love

  • @Rafi88
    @Rafi88 3 роки тому +1334

    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.

  • @num7088
    @num7088 3 роки тому +844

    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 3 роки тому +22

      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 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому

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

  • @kellybulik-parra279
    @kellybulik-parra279 3 роки тому +309

    Out of the darkness comes the light 💫 Mashallah

  • @slapkinge5267
    @slapkinge5267 3 роки тому +82

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

    • @souleymanyislim6951
      @souleymanyislim6951 3 роки тому +9

      تحية أيضاً كبيرة إلى السعودية منبع الاسلام والخير والتقى

    • @sidiahmedkhalifa481
      @sidiahmedkhalifa481 3 роки тому +6

      تحية لك وللأهل في السعودية

    • @mohdqahamad8546
      @mohdqahamad8546 3 роки тому +4

      تحية اجلال واكبار للانفس الزكية المباركة ان شاء الله

  • @Lonesome__Dove
    @Lonesome__Dove 3 роки тому +628

    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 3 роки тому +431

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

  • @amauritaniannomad6533
    @amauritaniannomad6533 3 роки тому +479

    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 3 роки тому +15

      Alhamdulillah for that

    • @muhdhanif1048
      @muhdhanif1048 3 роки тому +7

      At least he is free now.

    • @alicedoors4826
      @alicedoors4826 3 роки тому +5

      So he can travel now?

    • @محمودالشنقيطي-ذ9ت
      @محمودالشنقيطي-ذ9ت 3 роки тому +7

      @@alicedoors4826
      Yes

    • @REDinitial
      @REDinitial 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @amadoudiallo3980
    @amadoudiallo3980 3 роки тому +113

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

    • @samimas4343
      @samimas4343 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @korytahar4358
    @korytahar4358 3 роки тому +181

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

    • @TariqKhan-oo4sg
      @TariqKhan-oo4sg 3 роки тому +13

      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 3 роки тому

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

  • @themaharaniscloset
    @themaharaniscloset 3 роки тому +268

    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.

  • @paullemieux1346
    @paullemieux1346 3 роки тому +155

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

  • @abdulraheem415
    @abdulraheem415 3 роки тому +176

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

  • @benduffy2860
    @benduffy2860 3 роки тому +88

    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 3 роки тому +67

    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

  • @zoubeirteyeb6222
    @zoubeirteyeb6222 3 роки тому +88

    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 )

  • @AcidOllie
    @AcidOllie 3 роки тому +542

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

    • @abdulraheem415
      @abdulraheem415 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @user-eh2cq4iz2e
      @user-eh2cq4iz2e 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @Diamondraw4Real
      @Diamondraw4Real 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @Isaslt
    @Isaslt 3 роки тому +39

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

  • @skyejacques
    @skyejacques 3 роки тому +63

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

  • @karenlm9062
    @karenlm9062 3 роки тому +1031

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

  • @l.b4723
    @l.b4723 3 роки тому +231

    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 ❤

    • @فوزيهفوز-ي8ك
      @فوزيهفوز-ي8ك 3 роки тому +18

      Faith makes you stronger

    • @nihomkong1474
      @nihomkong1474 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @TOWolf29
    @TOWolf29 3 роки тому +303

    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 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @2degucitas
      @2degucitas 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +10

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

    • @seekerofknowledge6595
      @seekerofknowledge6595 3 роки тому +4

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

    • @loutrymouad4506
      @loutrymouad4506 3 роки тому

      O confirme from morocco

  • @kornholigo
    @kornholigo 3 роки тому +68

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

  • @VoiletPeaches648
    @VoiletPeaches648 3 роки тому +52

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

  • @AhirZamanSairi
    @AhirZamanSairi 3 роки тому +495

    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 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @christinewalsh3043
      @christinewalsh3043 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @pandabearmadness6263
    @pandabearmadness6263 3 роки тому +311

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

    • @Thor-Orion
      @Thor-Orion 3 роки тому +35

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

    • @Amy-dk3of
      @Amy-dk3of 3 роки тому +7

      Absolutely upsetting

    • @MtFgt
      @MtFgt 3 роки тому

      @@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

  • @raghadh1068
    @raghadh1068 3 роки тому +251

    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 3 роки тому

      Where are you from?

    • @laineyl8752
      @laineyl8752 3 роки тому +6

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

    • @imagonnasah8319
      @imagonnasah8319 3 роки тому

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

    • @rhoduskal-cious3243
      @rhoduskal-cious3243 3 роки тому

      Amen!

    • @southside-hornbaby5325
      @southside-hornbaby5325 3 роки тому +13

      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.

  • @manja7441
    @manja7441 Рік тому +7

    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 3 роки тому +80

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

  • @andrejohnson1179
    @andrejohnson1179 3 роки тому +137

    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 3 роки тому +10

      And we all bleed the same colour.

    • @niamhbyrne4036
      @niamhbyrne4036 3 роки тому +2

      So well said, greetings to you from Ireland x

    • @farahd6297
      @farahd6297 3 роки тому

      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.

  • @linakolodziej3397
    @linakolodziej3397 3 роки тому +142

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

  • @MrOnetwoseven
    @MrOnetwoseven 3 роки тому +176

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

  • @IneffableGump
    @IneffableGump 3 роки тому +106

    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!

  • @lounaannajung4454
    @lounaannajung4454 3 роки тому +100

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

  • @muhammadbenjuraij7734
    @muhammadbenjuraij7734 3 роки тому +243

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

    • @leena__saeed
      @leena__saeed 3 роки тому +13

      Same thing I was thinking MashAllah.

    • @Yasmin-jt1ux
      @Yasmin-jt1ux 3 роки тому +4

      Couldn't agree more ❤️

    • @averyj5446
      @averyj5446 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @rayanjalaluddinallibnani3154
      @rayanjalaluddinallibnani3154 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @vizon-aryproductions6191
    @vizon-aryproductions6191 3 роки тому +94

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

  • @aboutdawntoday
    @aboutdawntoday 3 роки тому +305

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

    • @ZubairAhmed-od2xv
      @ZubairAhmed-od2xv 3 роки тому +2

      That sounds overwhelming, Beautifully put .thank you.

    • @thomasholland5487
      @thomasholland5487 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @belescli
      @belescli 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @drhintjens4915
      @drhintjens4915 3 роки тому +3

      @@thomasholland5487 14 years not 7!!

  • @bbqreunie984
    @bbqreunie984 Рік тому +5

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

  • @AnisaKiss
    @AnisaKiss 3 роки тому +112

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

  • @Som-Hanoolaato
    @Som-Hanoolaato 3 роки тому +78

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

  • @Laitalafraise
    @Laitalafraise 3 роки тому +154

    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.

  • @shortyylu
    @shortyylu 3 роки тому +594

    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 3 роки тому +52

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

    • @jzk3919
      @jzk3919 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +22

      @Cian MacGana What do you mean

    • @Jka1639
      @Jka1639 3 роки тому +5

      ❤️

    • @nathan-ls8yw
      @nathan-ls8yw 3 роки тому +3

      @Cian MacGana oorah🤙🏻

  • @claudialu
    @claudialu 3 роки тому +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 2 роки тому

      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.

  • @2degucitas
    @2degucitas 3 роки тому +69

    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 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @ydkman
    @ydkman 3 роки тому +123

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

    • @sunmoon9574
      @sunmoon9574 3 роки тому +6

      Thank you,!!!!

    • @MayorSom
      @MayorSom 3 роки тому +10

      He touched on the third rail. You never ever go there.

    • @bartholomewlyons
      @bartholomewlyons 3 роки тому +1

      Why did the chicken cross the road?

  • @MM2PuppyDog
    @MM2PuppyDog 3 роки тому +49

    I love these two men and their friendship..

  • @jamesgorden5383
    @jamesgorden5383 3 роки тому +110

    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 3 роки тому +11

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

    • @drhintjens4915
      @drhintjens4915 3 роки тому +4

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

    • @arashahad8733
      @arashahad8733 3 роки тому +6

      Strong Faith gives you perseverance

    • @Saeedalameri08
      @Saeedalameri08 2 роки тому +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

  • @WindedVoyage
    @WindedVoyage 3 роки тому +63

    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

  • @Mr_beam641
    @Mr_beam641 3 роки тому +52

    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

  • @RomboutVersluijs
    @RomboutVersluijs 3 роки тому +53

    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.

  • @mariams307
    @mariams307 3 роки тому +21

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

  • @Jack-eo5fn
    @Jack-eo5fn 3 роки тому +25

    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.

  • @Ignite2Transform
    @Ignite2Transform 3 роки тому +25

    Uncontrollable tears. Shukran❤️

  • @lorriecarrel9962
    @lorriecarrel9962 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @ahmedouyahya
    @ahmedouyahya 3 роки тому +42

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

  • @simonsays525
    @simonsays525 3 роки тому +17

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

  • @catherinerice922
    @catherinerice922 3 роки тому +22

    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...

    • @fastkarr8256
      @fastkarr8256 13 годин тому

      @catherinerice922 what were you incarcerated for🤔

  • @soumaiaawad4461
    @soumaiaawad4461 2 роки тому +7

    الرحمة لروح امه توفت من حرقة قلبها على ابنها لايوجد اغلى من الأم 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲

    • @rebelheart8633
      @rebelheart8633 2 роки тому

      الله يرحمها ويغفرلها

  • @joud1436
    @joud1436 3 роки тому +40

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

  • @calypsogirl2030
    @calypsogirl2030 3 роки тому +60

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

    • @zah1238
      @zah1238 3 роки тому +2

      Watch The Muratanian movie .

  • @rahabvon-horn9152
    @rahabvon-horn9152 3 роки тому +9

    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

  • @williamadams2361
    @williamadams2361 3 роки тому +272

    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 3 роки тому

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    • @jackryan8928
      @jackryan8928 3 роки тому

      Bitcoin to the world.

    • @danhanson5314
      @danhanson5314 3 роки тому

      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 3 роки тому

      Bitcoin is currently booming.

    • @alanfuller7176
      @alanfuller7176 3 роки тому

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

  • @Meedo-mq4rb
    @Meedo-mq4rb 3 роки тому +22

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

  • @GEMOGRAPHER
    @GEMOGRAPHER 3 роки тому +20

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

  • @silc.1002
    @silc.1002 3 роки тому +99

    😢 Most beautiful story crying like a baby...

  • @krispi1481
    @krispi1481 3 роки тому +55

    Such a strong friendship forged through hardships

  • @gamtngirl3655
    @gamtngirl3655 3 роки тому +50

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

    • @hananenessma8340
      @hananenessma8340 5 місяців тому

      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 2 роки тому +29

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

  • @beek9117
    @beek9117 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @ericvergara4058
    @ericvergara4058 3 роки тому +16

    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 3 роки тому +13

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

  • @himillimeter6231
    @himillimeter6231 3 роки тому +50

    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 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @staceyallard2692
      @staceyallard2692 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for that info 🙏🏼😊

  • @elgarmiti75
    @elgarmiti75 2 роки тому +5

    والله العظيم من هذا الفيديوا عرفت أن الدنيا مزالت بخير ومزال بشر في قلبهم الرحمة

  • @Hecate2011
    @Hecate2011 3 роки тому +38

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

    • @dongargon3049
      @dongargon3049 3 роки тому +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 2 роки тому

      وليس ممنوع من مقادره موريتانيا ولكن ممنوع من دخول الولايات المتحده

  • @Garraad
    @Garraad 3 роки тому +11

    This brought tears to my eyes.
    The Strength we all could use! Through all that Mohamedue endured of hardship, NOT ONLY his smile is so contagious, but invites his prison guard! or is it about the humanness of Mr. Woods who did not abuse the only one who he suppost to abuse as his job dictated!
    *I see the definition of being a humble human*

  • @surgec
    @surgec 3 роки тому +15

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

  • @ceceph6455
    @ceceph6455 3 роки тому +13

    Tears for patient and glad for humanity of soul from Steve... Best documenter

  • @heersyal2454
    @heersyal2454 3 роки тому +28

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

  • @X360-i8o
    @X360-i8o 3 роки тому +16

    His smile of hope is priceless

  • @user-wv8sm5vr5i
    @user-wv8sm5vr5i 3 роки тому +13

    Mohamedou Ould Salahi - человек с чистым и сильным сердцем, наполненным любви к людям. Я посмотрела фильм, я плакала. Я так рада, что вы снова видите Океан и любимых людей, семью! Благодарю!

  • @samiasafer450
    @samiasafer450 3 роки тому +7

    Oh dear this make me cry cry because in this world there’s a light somewhere you can find in people humanity and love and kindness

  • @krisdan76
    @krisdan76 3 роки тому +47

    This documenrary is excellent and very important.💕

  • @jennymedley3860
    @jennymedley3860 3 роки тому +13

    Everlasting friendship. Gives me faith in my species

  • @amillieshub4136
    @amillieshub4136 2 роки тому +3

    This guy has a heart of GOLD.. wat a beautiful soul. Bless him