The notorious Bagram Prison, a symbol of the US war in Afghanistan, remains a haunting memory for many who were unlawfully detained during the so-called "war on terror." Among them is Moazzam Begg, who revisits the Bagram Air Base, witnessing the enduring trauma of the atrocities he experienced over two decades ago.

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Thousands suffered imprisonment without due process, shedding light on the dark legacy of US military actions in Afghanistan. Begg's return to the base unveils the ongoing psychological impact of the inhumane treatment endured by detainees.

In this episode: 

• Moazzam Begg (@Moazzam_Begg), former detainee at Bagram and Guantanamo

Episode credits:

The production of this episode was led by Miranda Lin and Zaina Badr, featuring Khaled Soltan, Chloe K Li, and host Malika Bilal. 

Alex Roldan serves as our sound designer. Aya Elmileik heads audience development and engagement, while Adam Abou-Gad is the engagement producer.

Alexandra Locke is the executive producer of The Take, with Ney Alvarez as Al Jazeera's head of audio.

Watch the full film 'Echoes of Bagram' produced by Al Jazeera Witness here.

A special acknowledgment to Horia El Hadad and Michael McEvoy.

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