Abdul Wali

Former Afghan detainee

Afghanistan

About Abdul

Abdul Wali is a former Afghan detainee who was wrongfully convicted of rape in 1974. He was released from prison in 2022 after serving nearly 50 years. Wali's case drew international attention due to allegations of wrongful conviction and mistreatment by authorities. He has spoken publicly about his experiences and has advocated for justice and human rights in Afghanistan. Wali is based in Afghanistan.

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9 AM ET: Blinken in Ukraine, PA manhunt update, decades old conviction overturned & more

CNN 5 Things•Sep 6, 2023•5:28•guest

Japanese Captives, the diary of a Guantanamo Bay inmate, and more

On the Media•Jan 23, 2015•51:39•guest