(Middle East Eye) Mohamedou Ould Slahi hoped his release from Guantanamo in 2016 would mark a new stage in his life, one where he could finally live freely after decades of imprisonment and torture.
But years later, without a passport and the ability to travel free of restrictions, Slahi is now suing the Canadian government for C$35m ($28m) over its alleged role in helping the US send him to Guantanamo.
Speaking to Middle East Eye, Slahi said he filed the lawsuit out of necessity, adding that it was the only path he had left in order to truly prove his innocence.
“I never wanted to sue anyone, because I chose forgiveness,” he told MEE.
“I want Canada to tell the world this was a mistake … I want to clear my name. This is very important to me.”
