Shaker Aamer

Quick Facts

Full Name	Shaker Aamer
Occupation	Linguist
Date Of Birth	Dec 21, 1966(1966-12-21)
Age	58
Birthplace	Medina
Country	Saudi Arabia
Birth City	Al Madinah Region
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Shaker Aamer Biography

Shaker Aamer is one of the most popular and richest Linguist who was born on December 21, 1966 in Medina, Al Madinah Region, Saudi Arabia.

Shaker Aamer (born 21 December 1966) is a Saudi citizen who was held by the United States in the Guantanamo Bay detention camp in Cuba for more than thirteen years without charge.

He moved to the United Kingdom in 1996 where he met Zin Siddique, a British woman; they married in 1997 and he established legal residency in Britain. They have four British children, the youngest of whom Aamer had never met, due to his having been born after Aamer’s imprisonment. Aamer had indefinite leave to remain in the UK, and was applying for British citizenship.

Shaker Aamer Net Worth

Shaker Aamer is one of the richest Linguist from Saudi Arabia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shaker Aamer 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Aamer was born on 21 December 1966 and grew up in Medina in Saudi Arabia. He left the country at the age of 17. He lived and traveled in the United States, Europe and the Middle East. Aamer lived and studied in Georgia and Maryland in 1989 and 1990. During the Gulf War, he worked as a translator for the U.S. Army.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Shaker Aamer Dating?

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Horton wrote that Aamer’s repatriation was being delayed so that he could not testify about his alleged torture in Bagram or the events of 9 June 2006. He wrote: “American authorities may be concerned that Aamer, if released, could provide evidence against them in criminal investigations.”

Facts & Trivia

Yanick Ranked on the list of most popular Linguist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Saudi Arabia. Shaker Aamer celebrates birthday on December 21 of every year.

In an article published in 2010, Aamer said that he was beaten for hours and subjected to interrogation methods that included asphyxiation on 9 June 2006, the same day that three fellow prisoners died in Guantanamo. The United States claimed these deaths were suicides.

Top Facts about Shaker Aamer

1. Shaker Aamer was a Saudi citizen held in Guantanamo Bay from 2001-2015.
2. He was detained without charge or trial for over 13 years.
3. Aamer claims he was subjected to torture and abuse while in custody.
4. He was cleared for release by the US government in 2007, but remained imprisoned.
5. Aamer’s case gained international attention and support from human rights groups.
6. In October 2015, he was finally released and returned to his family in the UK.
7. Aamer continues to advocate for the closure of Guantanamo Bay detention center.
8. As of 2021, there are still detainees being held at Guantanamo Bay without trial or charge.

Where is Shaker Aamer now?

UK resident Shaker Aamer has finally been released after being detained in Guantánamo Bay detention centre without charge or trial for 13 years.

How many detainees are still at Gitmo?

As of April 2, 2022, 37 detainees remain at Guantanamo Bay. This list of Guantánamo prisoners has the known identities of prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp in Cuba, but is compiled from various sources and is incomplete.

What is Guantanamo Bay famous for?

At home and around the world, Guantánamo has become a symbol of injustice, abuse, and disregard for the rule of law. Since the prison camp opened in 2002, almost 800 men have passed through its cells. In addition to unlawful detention, many were subjected to torture and other brutal treatment.

Who are Tipton 3?

The Tipton Three is the collective name given to three British citizens from Tipton, England who were held in extrajudicial detention by the United States government for two years in Guantanamo Bay detainment camp in Cuba.

Are there any female prisoners in Guantanamo Bay?

Nearly one in five guards in the detention camp at Guantanamo Bay is a woman. Their job is the same as the men, to guard detainees who don’t see them as their equals. “Of course being a female in this specific and unique environment has its limitations and its challenges,” one female guard told NBC 6.