In August 2003, Dr. Ali Shah Mousovi was arrested by U.S. forces in Afghanistan and accused of providing money, shelter and guns to the Taliban. According to Khan, he was a pediatrician who supported democracy and wanted to set up health clinics. He was held in detention at Guantanamo Bay until December 2006. Khan visited him and his family in Afghanistan after his release. Here she is with Ali Shah Mousovi and his mother. (Courtesy Mahvish Khan)

My Guantanamo Diary

In August 2003, Dr. Ali Shah Mousovi was arrested by U.S. forces in Afghanistan and accused of providing money, shelter and guns to the Taliban. According to Khan, he was a pediatrician who supported democracy and wanted to set up health clinics. He was held in detention at Guantanamo Bay until December 2006. Khan visited him and his family in Afghanistan after his release. Here she is with Ali Shah Mousovi and his mother.

Credit: Courtesy Mahvish Khan