Gitmo Clock 2026 photos

Former Guantánamo prisoner Mansoor Adayfi marks 8,800 days of the prison's existence on February 13, 2026, and calls for its closure.

Marking 8,800 days of Guantánamo's existence on February 13, 2026, Medea Benjamin and other members of CODEPINK say "Close Guantánamo — and return the base to Cuba!!!" The photo was taken on a recent visit to Congress, and features, from L to R: Cole, Medea, Tom, Carol, Helen, Julia, Pete and Deborah.

Andy Worthington, Close Guantánamo's co-founder says, "Today marks 8,800 days since the shameful and disgraceful 'forever prison' at Guantánamo Bay opened, and while it may seem shocking to refer to it as a 'forever prison', that is, sadly, what is has become. I know there's no point in appealing to Donald Trump's better nature to do something positive, because he doesn't have one, but many of us haven't forgotten Guantánamo, or the 15 men still held, and will continue to work towards securing freedom or justice for them, and reminding the world what a legal, moral and ethical abomination this facility is, every day that it remains open."

Marking 8,800 days of Guantánamo's existence on February 13, 2026, Helen Schietinger of Witness Against Torture calls for its closure. She also sent the three photos below from CODEPINK's visit to Congress.

Tighe Barry of CODEPINK says it’s crazy that the U.S. hasn’t closed Guantánamo.

Sister Carol Gilbert is appalled that Guantánamo hasn’t been closed — and demands accountability and reparations.

Liz Holzman and Joanne Demchok say it’s way past time to close Guantánamo.

Longtime Close Guantánamo supporter Natalia Rivera Scott calls for the closure of the prison from Mexico City.

Gavrilah, in San Francisco, calls for the closure of Guantánamo.

Mike, in San Francisco, calls for the closure of Guantánamo.

In San Francisco, Curt Wechsler of the World Can't Wait calls for the closure of the prison.

Sue Spivack of the Peacemakers of Schoharie County, in Cobleskilll, NY, calls for the closure of Guantánamo.

Geraldine Grunow, of Detroit Amnesty, calls for the closure of Guantánamo.

Ken Grunow, of Detroit Amnesty, also calls for the closure of Guantánamo.

Geraldine also sent this photo, and the two below, taken at their weekly vigil for refugees.

William V. Hudon, professor (emeritus) of history at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylania, calls upon members of Congress to respect the rule of law and the Constitution they have sworn to uphold, since the current occupant of the White House seems to respect neither. SHUT DOWN GUANTANAMO!"

In Oakland, CA, Ed Charles, the editor of the World Can't Wait's Spanish website, calls for the closure of the prison, holding up the Spanish version of the poster, which he makes for each phase of our ongoing campaign.

And finally, in Los Angeles, Jon Krampner, a longtime supporter of the Close Guantánamo campaign, sent this poignant photo taken next to images of art by children in Gaza curated by the children's entertainer Ms. Rachel.

Former Guantánamo prisoner Mansoor Adayfi calls for the closure of the prison on January 11, 2026, the 24th anniversary of its opening.

John McDonnell MP at the rally for the closure of Guantánamo in Trafalgar Square, London on January 10, 2026, one of 19 vigils taking place across the U.S. and around the world, at which he was one of the speakers. John has always been a staunch opponent of Guantánamo, and ten years ago helped secure the release of Shaker Aamer, the last British resident in the prison, as the head of the APPG (All-Party Parliamentary Group) calling for his freedom. He is currently a member of the APPG for the Closure of the Guantánamo Bay Detention Facility, established in 2023.

Close Guantánamo co-founder Andy Worthington calls on Donald Trump to close Guantánamo on January 11, 2026, the 24th anniversary of the opening of the prison. Andy says, "I know Trump doesn't care that this abominable facility is still open, but it is imperative that those of us who care continue to call for its closure. It is, and always has been, a legal, moral and ethical abomination."

Debra Sweet, the national director of the World Can't Wait, at the vigil on the steps of the New York Public Library on the corner of 5th Avenue and 42nd Street on January 11, 2026, one of 19 vigils taking place across the U.S. and around the world. Photo by Hideko Otake. Scroll down for more photos from the New York vigil.

In Mexico City, longtime Close Guantánamo supporter Natalia Rivera Scott calls for the closure of the prison on January 11, 2026, the 24th anniversary of its opening.

Helen Schietinger of Witness Against Torture at the vigil outside the White House on January 11, 2026, one of 19 vigils taking place across the U.S. and around the world.

Art Laffin, Catholic Worker and peace activist, at the vigil outside the White House on January 11, 2026.

Catholic peace activist Judith Kelly at the vigil outside the White House on January 11, 2026. The photo has an unexplained glitch, but Judith says it reflects her personality!

Longtime Close Guantánamo supporter Steve Lane at the vigil outside the White House on January 11, 2026.

Ellen Barfield at the vigil outside the White House on January 11, 2026.

Colleen McCarthy at the vigil outside the White House on January 11, 2026.

Katie Murphy at the vigil outside the White House on January 11, 2026.

Max Obuszewski at the vigil outside the White House on January 11, 2026.

Janice Sevre-Duszynska at the vigil outside the White House on January 11, 2026.

In Cobleskill, NY, Sue Spivack of the Peacemakers of Schoharie County called for the closure of Guantánamo during the campaigning group's vigil for the closure of the prison on January 10, 2026, one of 19 vigils taking place across the U.S. and around the world.

Mary at the vigil for Guantánamo's closure in Cobleskill, NY on January 10, 2026.

Gail and a friend at the vigil for Guantánamo's closure in Cobleskill, NY on January 10, 2026.

Amnesty organizer Gavrilah at the vigil at UN Plaza in San Francisco on January 11, 2026, one of 19 vigils taking place across the U.S. and around the world.

Curt of the World Can't Wait at the vigil in San Francisco on January 11, 2026.

Arzhang at the vigil in San Francisco on January 11, 2026.

Catherine, wearing a T-shirt with a powerful message in these dark times, at the vigil in San Francisco on January 11, 2026.

Ron at the vigil in San Francisco on January 11, 2026.

Alan at the vigil in San Francisco on January 11, 2026.

Dan Shea of Veterans for Peace and a fellow campaigner at the vigil in Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland, OR on January 11, 2026, one of 19 vigils taking place across the U.S. and around the world.

Two more campaigners at the vigil in Portland, OR on January 11, 2026.

Arlene Shea, in the center, with Gerry Condon on the right and Helen Jaccard on the left, in Portland, OR. Gerry is a Vietnam-era veteran and war resister, a former president and current national board member of Veterans For Peace, and Helen is also a VFP board member and peace activist. They came up from Northern California on their way to demonstrations in Seattle.

Rick Banales, the director of communications for ICUJP (Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace), at the group's vigil at the Westwood Federal Building in Los Angeles on January 11, 2026, one of 19 vigils taking place across the U.S. and around the world.

Longtime Close Guantánamo supporter Julie Alley at the vigil in Los Angeles on January 11, 2026.

Ed Charles, the editor of the World Can't Wait's Spanish website, in Oakland, CA.

Sara Birch, the co-convenor of the UK Guantánamo Network, at the march and rally in London on January 10, 2026. London photos by Andy Worthington.

Hugh Sandeman, the co-convenor of the UK Guantánamo Network, at the march and rally in London on January 10, 2026.

Paul and Dominique at the march and rally in London on January 10, 2026.

A campaigner at the march and rally in London on January 10, 2026.

Campaigners from the Greenwich and Blackheath Amnesty group at the march and rally in London on January 10, 2026.

Mark, of the UK Guantánamo Network, at the march and rally in London on January 10, 2026.

Noel Hamel of the Guantánamo Justice Campaign at the march and rally in London on January 10, 2026.

Paul Steele at the march and rally in London on January 10, 2026.

David, of the UK Guantánamo Network, at the march and rally in London on January 10, 2026.

This photo, and the three below, were taken at the vigil outside the Federal Building in Detroit on January 11, 2026, one of 19 vigils taking place across the U.S. and around the world.

Nancy Talanian of the Guantánamo Survivors Fund at the vigil for the closure of the prison in Greenfield, MA, one of 19 vigils taking place across the U.S. and around the world. Nancy also sent the 15 other photos posted below.

Sherrill Hogen, the organizer of the vigil in Greenfield, MA.

Marianna Massed in Greenfield, MA.

A message for Donald Trump.

A message for ICE, following the shocking and unprovoked murder of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.

Another topical message in Greenfield, MA.

A reminder of the unresolved and still ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Another topical message in Greenfield, MA.

Another Gaza-related message in Greenfield, MA.

And a perennially relevant message in Greenfield, MA.

This photo, and the 16 below, were taken at the vigil on the steps of the New York Public Library on the corner of 5th Avenue and 42nd Street on January 11, 2026, one of 19 vigils taking place across the U.S. and around the world. Unless credited otherwise, the photos are by Debra Sweet.

Paul Stein, the New York vigils' accordion player, who features topical messages spelled out on his instrument, this time taking justifiable aim at ICE, Stephen Miller's Gestapo that is wreaking havoc in communities across the U.S. Photo by Hideko Otake.

Blogger The Talking Dog.

Photo by Hideko Otake.

Photo by Hideko Otake.

Photo by Hideko Otake.

A rather blurred photo of Stephanie Rugoff of the World Can't Wait, who also runs the We Are Not Your Soldiers project, combatting military recruitment in schools.

This photo, and the three below were taken at the vigil in Raleigh, NC on January 12, 2026, organized by NC Stop Torture Now, and sent in by Christina Cowger. The vigil was one of 19 vigils taking place across the U.S. and around the world.