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Shaker Aamer: Give Blair and Bush immunity to talk about torture

Tony Blair and George Bush should be given immunity from prosecution in order for the world to learn the truth about claims the US and British were complicit in torture at Guantanamo Bay, Shaker Aamer has told ITV News.

Shaker Aamer has given his first TV interview to ITV News after being released from the controversial prison camp in October, following 14 years in detention without charge.

He reveals allegations of regular physical violence and psychological abuse - and tells how he broke down in tears when he saw his four children for the first time after his release - and one of them for the first time ever.

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'I felt frozen for 14 years - I just want my life back'

Shaker Aamer told ITV News he felt like he was "frozen for 14 years" being detained without charge at Guantanamo.

He said: "I know everyone thinks I'm a very strong person. I try so hard to act normal. It's hard.

"There's no better feeling than freedom. I thank my Lord that I am back with my wife and my kids."

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