Japanese journalists Mika Funakoshi and Mitsui Kiyoshi who both attend the Camps Conference in June 2026, have recently published articles titled “Abandoned Human Rights of Former Detainees of GTMO” in the weekly magazine Shukan Kinyobi (transl. Weekly Friday) and “What It Means to Support War: Lessons from the Dark Legacy of the War on Terror” in Iwate Nippo. Both articles are linked below (Japanses original texts).
Mika Funakoshi: “Abandoned Human Rights of Former Detainees of GTMO”
This piece focuses on the experiences of former detainees, former U.S. military officer George MacMasters, and the Mayor of Amsterdam’s dedicated efforts to secure a passport for Mohamedou amidst rising xenophobia. In the article, I cited Don's valuable insights on the conference's purpose, emphasizing the importance of recognizing global issues and examining how the international community, including Japan, remained silent when human rights violations against detainees came to light. Many readers, including magazine and newspaper editors, noted that the article provided an eye-opening perspective on the realities behind the "war on terror."
Mitsui Kiyoshi: “What It Means to Support War: Lessons from the Dark Legacy of the War on Terror”
