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The quote argues that many people held at Guantanamo were not major figures, but ordinary people with little significance. It also suggests that some were accused or handed over because of cash incentives rather than strong evidence.
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About Trevor Paglen
American artist, geographer, and author
Trevor Paglen is an American artist, geographer, and author known for work that examines mass surveillance and data collection. His practice brings together art and research, with an interest in the hidden systems that shape how information is gathered, stored, and watched. He writes and makes work around these themes, focusing on the structures behind surveillance rather than their public surface.
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