Gitmo Clock 2025 photos
A collage of photos of campaigners and former Guantánamo prisoners with our poster marking 8,400 days of the prison's existence, on January 9, 2025.
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This page features photos of campaigners and supporters across the U.S. and around the world calling for the closure of the prison at Guantánamo Bay via posters marking every 100 days of Guantánamo’s existence, as posted on our Gitmo Clock website, which shows in real time how long Guantánamo has been open.
We began this campaign seven years ago, on January 11, 2018 (the 16th anniversary of the opening of Guantánamo), and in 2025 we marked 8,400 days of the prison’s existence on January 9, with the 23rd anniversary of its opening following on January 11, and 8,500 days on April 19, under Donald Trump, who, shamefully, has been using Guantánamo as part of the vile "war on migrants" that he declared when he took office on January 20.
Further posters mark 8,600 days on July 28, 8,700 days on November 5, and 8,767 days on January 11, 2026, and we will continue this campaign until, eventually, Guantánamo is closed.
Seven years ago, as Trump’s second disastrous year in office began, 41 men were still held at Guantánamo, and he released just one man in the whole of his four years as president. President Biden freed ten men in his first two years and three months, but then the releases stopped, only resuming in the last two months of his presidency when he released another 15 men (including eleven Yemenis resettled in Oman), halving the population and leaving just 15 men still held, who you can read about here in our updated definitive prisoner list.
Please see below for the photos we received for 8,500 days on April 19, and the nearly 150 photos we received for 8,400 days, including a particularly compelling collection of photos taken in San Francisco by Gavrilah Wells, an activist who took the poster with her on walks around the city, engaging with those she met and encouraging them to support the campaign. Although some people weren’t interested, and others were unwilling for be identified publicly, many people were receptive, and her portraits provided a compelling counter-narrative to the prevailing view that no one is interested in Guantánamo. The reality is that people are, and that an untold number of Americans despise what is being done in their name at Guantánamo, but normally no one ever asks them for their opinion.
Former Guantánamo prisoner Abdellatif Nasser marks 8,500 days of the prison’s existence on April 19, 2025, and calls on Donald Trump to close it.
Close Guantánamo co-founder Andy Worthington marks 8,500 days of the prison’s existence on April 19, 2025, and calls on Donald Trump to close it. As Andy says to Donald Trump, "We know you have no interest in closing the 'war on terror' prison at Guantánamo, even though it remains an abominable betrayal of justice for the 15 men still held. Your lack of interest — and your shameful decision to use the prison in the despicable 'war on migrants' that you launched when you took office — does nothing to diminish the reality that all prison facilities at Guantánamo can and must be closed."
Helen Schietinger of Witness Against Torture marks 8,500 days of Guantánamo’s existence on April 19, 2025, and calls on Donald Trump to close it. Helen is one of the regular participants in the "First Wednesday" monthly vigils for Guantánamo’s closure outside the White House, which are part of the global monthly vigils for the prison’s closure that have been taking place across the U.S. and around the world for the last two years.
Hugh Sandeman, the co-convenor of the U.K. Guantánamo Network, marks 8,500 days of the prison’s existence on April 19, 2025, and calls on Donald Trump to close it. Hugh is one of the regular participants in the "First Wednesday" monthly vigils for Guantánamo’s closure in Parliament Square in London, which are part of the global monthly vigils for the prison’s closure that have been taking place across the U.S. and around the world for the last two years.
Sue Spivack of the Peacemakers of Schoharie County marks 8,500 days of Guantánamo’s existence on April 19, 2025, and calls on Donald Trump to close it. Sue is one of the regular participants in the "First Wednesday" monthly vigils for Guantánamo’s closure in Cobleskill, NY, which are part of the global monthly vigils for the prison’s closure that have been taking place across the U.S. and around the world for the last two years.
Luk Vervaet in Brussels marks 8,500 days of Guantánamo’s existence on April 19, 2025, and calls on Donald Trump to close it. Luk is one of the regular participants in the "First Wednesday" monthly vigils for Guantánamo’s closure outside the European Parliament in Brussels which are part of the global monthly vigils for the prison’s closure that have been taking place across the U.S. and around the world for the last two years.
Mariefrance Deprez in Brussels marks 8,500 days of Guantánamo’s existence on April 19, 2025, and calls on Donald Trump to close it. Mariefrance is one of the regular participants in the "First Wednesday" monthly vigils for Guantánamo’s closure outside the European Parliament in Brussels which are part of the global monthly vigils for the prison’s closure that have been taking place across the U.S. and around the world for the last two years.
A campaigner in Brussels marks 8,500 days of Guantánamo’s existence on April 19, 2025, and calls on Donald Trump to close it.
Another campaigner in Brussels marks 8,500 days of Guantánamo’s existence on April 19, 2025, and calls on Donald Trump to close it.
William V. Hudon, professor of history (emeritus) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania urges Mr. Trump to SHUT DOWN Guantánamo without delay. He also calls on Mr. Trump to HALT ALL ARMS SALES to Israel. STOP supporting the killing of innocent Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, and he says, "Self-determination for the Palestinians, NOW."
Jon Krampner, in Los Angeles, marks 8,500 days of Guantánamo’s existence on April 19, 2025, and calls on Donald Trump to close it. Jon is one of the regular participants in the "First Wednesday" monthly vigils for Guantánamo’s closure in Los Angeles which are part of the global monthly vigils for the prison’s closure that have been taking place across the U.S. and around the world for the last two years.
Teacher and artist Dot Young marks 8,500 days of Guantánamo’s existence on April 19, 2025, and calls on Donald Trump to close it.
Former Guantánamo prisoner Mansoor Adayfi marks 8,400 days of the prison's existence on January 9, 2025, and calls on President Biden to take further steps to close it before he leaves office.
Former Guantánamo prisoner Mohamedou Ould Slahi marks 8,400 days of the prison's existence on January 9, 2025, and calls on President Biden to take further steps to close it before he leaves office.
Former Guantánamo prisoner Abdellatif Nasser marks 8,400 days of the prison's existence on January 9, 2025, and calls on President Biden to take further steps to close it before he leaves office.
Close Guantánamo co-founder Andy Worthington marks 8,400 days of the prison’s existence on January 9, 2025, and says to President Biden, "Congratulations on freeing 15 men in the last month, but, with just ten days to go, you need to take urgent action to free the other six men still held (out of 15 in total), who have never been charged — three who have long been approved for release, and three others still held as 'forever prisoners,' never charged but not approved for release either. History will not regard you well if you allow these men to languish at Guantánamo for another four years, under Donald Trump, reinforcing the sad reality that, at Guantánamo, successive U.S. governments have fundamentally had no problem with holding human beings indefinitely without charge or trial, the hallmark not of a democracy, but of a dictatorship."
In Mexico City, Natalia Rivera Scott, a longtime supporter of the Close Guantánamo campaign, marks 8,400 days of the prison's existence on January 9, 2025, and calls on President Biden to take further steps to close it before he leaves office, at a global vigil for the prison's closure, held as part of the monthly coordinated global vigils for the prison's closure that have been taking place at locations across the U.S. and around the world for the last two years, and which will continue throughout 2025.
In Mexico City, Alli McCracken of Amnesty International marks 8,400 days of Guantánamo's existence on January 9, 2025, and calls on President Biden to take further steps to close it before he leaves office, at a global vigil for the prison's closure.
In Mexico City, hooded campaigners mark 8,400 days of Guantánamo's existence on January 9, 2025, and call on President Biden to take further steps to close it before he leaves office, at a global vigil for the prison's closure.
Manijeh Saba of Witness Against Torture marks 8,400 days of Guantánamo's existence on January 9, 2025, and calls on President Biden to take further steps to close it before he leaves office.
In Cobleskill, NY, Sue Spivack of the Peacemakers of Schoharie Country marks 8,400 days of Guantánamo's existence on January 9, 2025, and says, "Thank you for this opportunity to act for justice and kindness." The Peacemakers are regular participants in the monthly global vigils for Guantánamo's closure that began two years ago, and will continue throughout 2025.
Khandan Lolaki-Noble, a member of the U.K. Guantánamo Network, marks 8,400 days of Guantánamo's existence on January 9, 2025, and calls on President Biden to take further steps to close it before he leaves office.
Peace campaigner Brian Terrell marks 8,400 days of Guantánamo's existence on January 9, 2025, and calls on President Biden to take further steps to close it before he leaves office. He also expresses gratitude for our "steadfast work for the men at Guantánamo and their families."
In Los Angeles, campaigner Jon Krampner marks 8,400 days of Guantánamo's existence on January 9, 2025, and calls on President Biden to take further steps to close it before he leaves office.
William V. Hudon, professor of history (emeritus) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, is happy about the recent repatriations and releases from Guantánamo. He urges President Biden to shut down the prison before he leaves office this month.
Stefan Grimm marks 8,400 days of Guantánamo's existence, and calls on President Biden to take further steps to close it before he leaves office.
In San Francisco, campaigner Gavrilah Wells marks 8,400 days of Guantánamo's existence on January 9, 2025, and calls on President Biden to take further steps to close it before he leaves office. Gavrilah also took the following 65 photos on walks around San Francisco over the last six weeks, encouraging those she met to take part in our campaign.
Adjowah.
Adrienne.
Alan.
Alma and Alfredo.
Annie.
Artie.
Bob.
Brandon.
Carole.
Cat.
Chris and Ruth.
Citlalli.
Climate Justice Wolf Pack.
Con and Jenna.
Curt.
D'Arian and Alejandro.
Dawn.
Denis and Lori.
Edward.
Fran.
Fran.
Galnadgee.
Gent and Patrick.
Gil.
Hugo.
Jackie.
James and Barbara.
Jaxx.
Jeff.
Jillian.
Joauquin and Brian.
Josh.
Jutta and Wayne.
Kathy.
Kennard.
Kyarai.
Leonard.
Linda and Floyd.
Lisa and Micki.
LoRayne.
Lynn and Sasha.
Martha.
Martha and Tom.
Maya.
Mike.
Mobby.
Mohamed and Danya.
Mona and Terry.
Morgan.
Naheed.
Naomi.
Nene.
Noel.
Phil.
Ramsey.
Renee.
Sessi.
Shirley and Rad.
Stafford.
Stephanie and Sarahi.
Susan and Kelly.
Tanya.
Turtle Woman.
Victor.
Zoe.
Bernard Sullivan, a member of the U.K. Guantánamo Network, marks 8,400 days of Guantánamo's existence, and says, "Delighted to have contributed to the formation of a renewed All Party Parliamentary Group of 20 UK Members of Parliament and Peers of the upper house determined to campaign for Closing the Guantánamo Detention Facility!"
Susie Sullivan.
Hugh Sandeman, the co-convenor of the U.K. Guantánamo Network, marks 8,400 days of Guantánamo's existence on January 9, 2025, and calls on President Biden to take further steps to close it before he leaves office.
Prof. Susan Edwards of Northumbria Law School, a member of the U.K. Guantánamo Network, marks 8,400 days of Guantánamo's existence on January 9, 2025, and calls on President Biden to take further steps to close it before he leaves office.
Dominique O'Neil, a member of the U.K. Guantánamo Network, marks 8,400 days of Guantánamo's existence on January 9, 2025, and calls on President Biden to take further steps to close it before he leaves office.
In Washington, D.C., Helen Schietinger of Witness Against Torture sent this photo and the seven below on January 11, 2025, the 23rd anniversary of the opening of Guantánamo. The photos were taken during and after a vigil for the prison's closure outside the White House, one of a number of vigils that took place on January 11, mostly as part of the coordinated monthly global vigils for the prison's closure that began two years ago, and will be continuing throughout 2025.
Colleen McCarthy.
Elaine Pasquini.
Emilia.
Erica.
Judith Kelly.
Paul.
Steve Lane.
This photo, of Anne Fitchett of the Blackheath and Greenwich Amnesty group, and the ten photos below were taken by Andy Worthington at the march and rally for Guantánamo's closure in central London on January 11, 2025, the 23rd anniversary of the opening of Guantánamo. The march and rally was one of a number of events that took place on January 11, mostly as part of the coordinated monthly global vigils for the prison's closure that began two years ago, and will be continuing throughout 2025.
Cameron Noble.
David Burke of the Lewes Amnesty group.
Mark from the Kent Amnesty group with Khandan Lolaki-Noble.
Paul, whose energy always galvanizes the monthly vigils for Guantánamo's closure in London.
Amnesty member and academic Richard Potter.
Imam Suliman Ghani, who speaks at the rally in Trafalgar Square, after the march up Whitehall from Parliament Square.
Another London campaigner, with a canine support who stole the show!
Another London campaigner.
Another London campaigner.
Another London campaigner.
This photo, of Debra Sweet, the national director of the World Can't Wait, and the ten photos below were taken by Felton Davis at the vigil for Guantánamo's closure on the steps of the New York Public Library on Firth Avenue on January 11, 2025, the 23rd anniversary of the opening of Guantánamo. The vigil was one of a number of vigils that took place on January 11, mostly as part of the coordinated monthly global vigils for the prison's closure that began two years ago, and will be continuing throughout 2025.
Alice Sutter.
Anthony Donovan.
Bill Ofenloch.
Mary Round.
Mike Levinson.
Ruth Benn.
Sally Jones.
Blogger The Talking Dog.
Another campaigner in New York.
Another campaigner in New York.
This photo, of Elliott and Ann, and the five below, were taken by Sue Spivack of the Peacemakers of Schoharie County in Cobleskill, NY at the vigil for Guantánamo's closure on January 11, 2025, the 23rd anniversary of the opening of Guantánamo. The vigil was one of a number of vigils that took place on January 11, mostly as part of the coordinated monthly global vigils for the prison's closure that began two years ago, and will be continuing throughout 2025.
Erynne.
Katherine.
Marilyn and John.
Ron and Ken.
Wayne.
This photo, and the four below, were taken by Geraldine Grunow of Detroit Amnesty at the vigil for Guantánamo's closure on January 11, 2025, the 23rd anniversary of the opening of Guantánamo, outside the Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building in Detroit. The vigil was one of a number of vigils that took place on January 11, mostly as part of the coordinated monthly global vigils for the prison's closure that began two years ago, and will be continuing throughout 2025.
Gavrilah Wells sent an additional 12 photos, mostly taken at the vigil for Guantánamo's closure on January 11, 2025, the 23rd anniversary of the opening of Guantánamo, at United Nations Plaza in San Francisco, where this wonderful group shot was taken. The vigil was one of a number of vigils that took place on January 11, mostly as part of the coordinated monthly global vigils for the prison's closure that began two years ago, and will be continuing throughout 2025.
A hooded campaigner at the San Francisco vigil.
Catherine.
Leila.
Leonel, David and Mustafa.
Marcello and Paolo.
Maya.
Nancy.
Nicky.
Richard.
Ron.
Zosia and Skye.
Marianna Massed sent this photo of Nancy Talanian of the Guantánamo Survivors Fund, and four others below, at the vigil for Guantánamo's closure on January 11, 2025, the 23rd anniversary of the opening of Guantánamo, on a snowy day in Greenfield, MA.
Paki Wieland.
Sherrill Hogen.
Another campaigner in Greenfield, MA.
Another campaigner in Greenfield, MA.
In Chatham, NY, Wendy Dwyer and Michael Richardson mark 8,400 days of Guantánamo's existence, and call on President Biden to take further steps to close it before he leaves office. Wendy is a peace and social justice activist, and Michael is an organizer with TH!RD ACT Upstate New York.
Ed Charles in Oakland, CA, the editor of the World Can't Wait's Spanish website, marks 8,400 days of Guantánamo's existence on January 9, 2025, and calls on President Biden to take further steps to close it before he leaves office.
In Irvine, CA, longtime Close Guantánamo supporters Dorrine Marshall and Albert Valencia mark 8,400 days of Guantánamo's existence on January 9, 2025, and call on President Biden to take further steps to close it before he leaves office.
Albert Valencia.
