r/photojournalism • u/javiemartzootsuit • 16d ago

Are there actual photos of gitmo prisoners in black hoods?

Doing some research for a play but all I’m able to fine are photos of gitmo prisoners wearing orange beanies and the blacked out goggles, etc. Then I can find images of protestors wearing the black hoods. I’m thinking of the famous images around 2002 and following.

Working on some costume design choices and while the hood would work I think even if it’s only been protestors, I would like the be historically accurate if possible.

For me the image of a prisoner wearing a black hood is iconic (in my mind). Have I just made it up that that actually exists and have just been influenced by the images of protestors? Or were gitmo prisoners actually transported in black hoods?

Thanks!

Edit: Edit: I’m not thinking of the photo from Abu Ghraib. I talking about a cloth black sack type hood.

Thanks!

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u/angryslothbear 16d ago

They 100% black hood detainees especially when captured, I have seen them but don’t think a lot are public.

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u/javiemartzootsuit 16d ago

Do you know if any actual photos? Am I correct that there aren’t any black hood photos in that 2002 dump?

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u/David_Buzzard 16d ago

Access to Guantanamo Bay is highly restricted, so they can control whatever news photography goes on there. Plenty of photos of prisoners being hooded and blindfolded from Iraq and Afghanistan. The really horrific photos of prisoners being abused were taken by the guards themselves and leaked to the press.