But when you embrace your weakness, that's when you become strong. — Mohamedou Ould Slahi Become Copy Share Image
My goal was solely to fight against the aggressors, mainly the communists, who forbid my brethren to practice their religion. — Mohamedou Ould Slahi Fight Copy Share Image
My 70 days of torture began in Camp India. The camps in Gitmo are named by letters. A is for Alpha, B… — Mohamedou Ould Slahi Alpha Copy Share Image
I often compared myself with a slave. Slaves were taken forcibly from Africa, and so was I. Slaves were sold a couple… — Mohamedou Ould Slahi Choose Copy Share Image
Many people take daylight for granted, but if you are forbidden to see it, you will appreciate it. — Mohamedou Ould Slahi Appreciate Copy Share Image
I hated the compound, I hated the dark, dirty room, I hated the filthy bathroom, and I hated everything about it, especially… — Mohamedou Ould Slahi Dark Copy Share Image
I started to hallucinate and hear voices as clear as crystal. I heard my family in a casual familial conversation I heard… — Mohamedou Ould Slahi Escape Copy Share Image
People from cold regions might not understand the extent of the pain when ice cubes get stuck on your body. — Mohamedou Ould Slahi Body Copy Share Image
When the guards noticed my chessboard, they all wanted to play me. And when they started to play me, they always won.… — Mohamedou Ould Slahi Always Copy Share Image
Everyone who tortured me and kidnapped me, who imprisoned me, I have forgiven everyone. And I wish them, from the bottom of… — Mohamedou Ould Slahi Best Copy Share Image
