Guantanamo Kid: The True Story of Mohammed El-Gharani

Saudi Arabia offers few prospects for the bright young Mohammed El gharani. With roots in Chad, Mohammed is treated like a second-class citizen. His access to healthcare and education are restricted; nor can he make the most of his entrepreneurial spirit. At the age of 14, having scraped together some money as a street trader, Mohammed seizes an opportunity to study in Pakistan. It is a brave decision, and one he hopes will lead to a brighter future. One Friday in Karachi, Mohammed is detained during a raid on his local mosque. After being beaten and interrogates, he is sold to the American government. The Pakistani forces sell him as a member of al-qaida with links to Osama bin Laden, but Mohammed has heard of neither.