James Yee Former Guantanamo Chaplain - Pt 2/4

Mistreatment of prisoners, complaints to officers, and travel for R&R.

West Point graduate James Yee served as U.S. Army Muslim Chaplain at Guantanamo Bay in late 2002 and for most of 2003.
Praised from the highest levels within the Pentagon and State Department for "building bridges of understanding", Chaplain Yee was specially chosen for duty at Guantanamo Bay.

Even though he worked in the detention side of the operation of the center, he would come to know of the interrogation operations through his counseling of and service to both prisoners and interpreters working at the camp. Although awarded outstanding reviews for his work with the prisoners and staff, Chaplain Yee also generated critical attention from the interrogators as he voiced concerns about the treatment of the prisoners.

Arrested on suspicion of espionage, subjected to sensory deprivation and held in solitary confinement for 76 days before being released, he was then reinstated as chaplain for Guantanamo Bay.
Mr. Yee later resigned receiving an honorable discharge and commendation medal for "exceptionally meritorious service".

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