About Sami al-Hajj
Born 1969. Sami al-Hajj is a Sudanese cinematographer, journalist and writer.
Sami Mohy El Din Muhammed Al Hajj , aka Sami Al-Haj (born February 15, 1969) is a Sudanese journalist for the Al Jazeera network. In 2001, while on his way to do camera work for the network in Afghanistan, he was arrested by the Pakistani army He was released without charge on May 1, 2008. He later attempted to launch legal action against George W. Bush.
Al Hajj's case was portrayed in a documentary titled Prisoner 345 by Al Jazeera producer Ahmad Ibrahim.
Background Al Hajj was arrested in Pakistan on December 15, 2001.
On 23 November 2005, Stafford Smith said that, during (125 of 130) interviews, U.S. officials had questioned Al Hajj as to whether Al Jazeera was a front for al-Qaeda.
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Who is Sami al-Hajj?
Sudanese Guantanamo detainee
When was Sami al-Hajj born?
Sami al-Hajj was born on 15 February 1969 in Khartoum.
What is Sami al-Hajj's occupation?
Sami al-Hajj is a cinematographer, journalist and writer.
What nationality is Sami al-Hajj?
Sami al-Hajj is Sudanese.
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