Guantanamo Bay detention camp, Military prison in Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba.
The prison sits within Guantanamo Bay Naval Base and consists of several building complexes separated by security fencing and guard towers. The compound includes interrogation rooms, medical facilities, and detainee housing units under constant military supervision.
The United States government opened this detention facility in January 2002 to hold individuals captured during military operations. Since then, several building complexes have been constructed and later closed as the number of detainees has decreased significantly over the years.
The facility functions as a closed military area without access for the public or civilian observers. Visitors cannot enter the grounds, as it is operated exclusively by authorized military personnel under strict security protocols.
The facility is not accessible to civilian visitors and cannot be toured or photographed from nearby locations. All information about the grounds comes from official reports, legal proceedings, or authorized media coverage.
The compound sits on Cuban territory yet remains under United States control through a lease agreement signed at the beginning of the 20th century. This legal arrangement has led to ongoing debates about jurisdiction and the applicability of certain laws.
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