Sayed Nabi Siddiqui
Sayed Nabi Siddiqui | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Law enforcement official |
| Known for | Allegations of mistreatment while detained by U.S. forces in Afghanistan |
Sayed Nabi Siddiqui is an Afghan law enforcement official who asserts that in August 2003, coalition forces led by the U.S. subjected him to being stripped naked, physically assaulted, and photographed at a U.S. military installation located in Gardez, Paktia. He further alleges experiencing sexual mistreatment, verbal harassment, and deprivation of sleep. On May 12, 2004, the U.S. military publicly initiated an inquiry into these claims.
Siddiqui was taken into custody on July 15, 2003, following his reports of corruption within the police force and accusations linking him to the Taliban.[1] His detention lasted approximately 40 days across three U.S. facilities: Gardez, Kandahar, and Bagram.
His allegations form part of a total of 44 complaints presented to the United Nations by Ahmed Zia Langari, representing the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission.[1]
According to Siddiqui, detainees held at Kandahar were confined within wire cages and compelled to use buckets as toilets in full view of others, while soldiers allegedly hurled stones and bottles at them.[1]