MY STORY - Mohamedou Ould Slahi
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Mohamedou Ould Slahi, the author of the international bestseller Guantanamo Diary and the inspiration behind the acclaimed film The Mauritanian. From his humble beginnings as the son of a camel herder in Mauritania to his studies in West Germany, Mohamedou's journey is one of resilience and hope. He endured years of incarceration in Guantanamo Bay, fighting for his freedom and ultimately sharing his powerful story with the world.
On December 17th, Mohamedou will share his extraordinary life story in his own words at a special Halal Dinner Club gathering. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about his experiences, his struggles, and his triumphs. Don't miss the chance to meet Mohamedou and be inspired by his incredible journey.
Reserve your spot now and be part of this exclusive event.
PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT AS THIS EVENT WILL LIKELY SELL OUT FAST. WE ONLY HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF EARLY BIRD TICKETS.
Bio:
Mohamedou Ould Slahi is an internationally-acclaimed author who currently holds positions as writer in residence with NITE and De Balie in the Netherlands.
Mohamedou was born in Rosso, Mauritania, the ninth of twelve children of a camel herder. His family moved to the capital of Nouakchott when he was a child, where he attended school and earned a scholarship to study electrical engineering at Gerhard-Mercator University in Duisburg, Germany. In 2001, he was living and working in his home country of Mauritania when he was detained and renditioned to Jordan, beginning an ordeal that he would chronicle in his internationally-bestselling Guantánamo Diary. The manuscript, which he wrote in his isolation cell in the detention camp at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, remained classified for almost eight years and was finally released, with substantial redactions, in 2013. It was first published in the United States and United Kingdom in January, 2015, and has since been published in twenty-five languages. After fifteen years of detention, Mohamedou was released on October 17 th , 2016 to Mauritania. The following year he published a “restored edition” of Guantánamo Diary, filling in the U.S. government’s redactions, and in 2021 the book was adapted for film as “The Mauritanian,” directed by Kevin MacDonald and starring Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster, and Benedict Cumberbatch. In February 2021 Mohamedou’s first novel, The Actual True Story of Ahmed and Zarga, was published by Ohio University Press.
Mohamedou’s projects with NNT/NITE include co-writing the theater production Yara’s Wedding, based on Edward Said’s Orientalism, which premiered in February 2023, and he was awarded the Netherlands PAX Peace Prize (Verededuif) in 2022 and The Marco Borradori Prize Lugao / Switzerland in September 2023.
Food/Drink : Two Course Malaysian Meal with Cold Drink and Tea
Address: Cempaka Restaurant, Grand Plaza Park City Kensington Hotel, 18-30 Lexham Gardens Kensington, London W8 5JE
Nearest: Station: Gloucester Road
Start Time: 6.30pm
Finish Time: 9.30pm
Last Entry: 7pm (Strictly no entry allowed to the event after this time)
Booking Multiple Tickets: If booking more than one ticket, please email info@halaldinnerclub.com with the name of your guest.
Allergies: If you have any allergies please email us via info@halaldinnerclub.com
Terms and Conditions of Booking
Refunds: There will be no refunds provided, unless in the unlikely instance that the event is cancelled.
Other Info: Tickets are only valid for this event.
Photography / Video:There will be Video/Photography at the event which may include guests.
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Mohamedou Ould Slahi, the author of the international bestseller Guantanamo Diary and the inspiration behind the acclaimed film The Mauritanian. From his humble beginnings as the son of a camel herder in Mauritania to his studies in West Germany, Mohamedou's journey is one of resilience and hope. He endured years of incarceration in Guantanamo Bay, fighting for his freedom and ultimately sharing his powerful story with the world.
On December 17th, Mohamedou will share his extraordinary life story in his own words at a special Halal Dinner Club gathering. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about his experiences, his struggles, and his triumphs. Don't miss the chance to meet Mohamedou and be inspired by his incredible journey.
Reserve your spot now and be part of this exclusive event.
PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT AS THIS EVENT WILL LIKELY SELL OUT FAST. WE ONLY HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF EARLY BIRD TICKETS.
Bio:
Mohamedou Ould Slahi is an internationally-acclaimed author who currently holds positions as writer in residence with NITE and De Balie in the Netherlands.
Mohamedou was born in Rosso, Mauritania, the ninth of twelve children of a camel herder. His family moved to the capital of Nouakchott when he was a child, where he attended school and earned a scholarship to study electrical engineering at Gerhard-Mercator University in Duisburg, Germany. In 2001, he was living and working in his home country of Mauritania when he was detained and renditioned to Jordan, beginning an ordeal that he would chronicle in his internationally-bestselling Guantánamo Diary. The manuscript, which he wrote in his isolation cell in the detention camp at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, remained classified for almost eight years and was finally released, with substantial redactions, in 2013. It was first published in the United States and United Kingdom in January, 2015, and has since been published in twenty-five languages. After fifteen years of detention, Mohamedou was released on October 17 th , 2016 to Mauritania. The following year he published a “restored edition” of Guantánamo Diary, filling in the U.S. government’s redactions, and in 2021 the book was adapted for film as “The Mauritanian,” directed by Kevin MacDonald and starring Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster, and Benedict Cumberbatch. In February 2021 Mohamedou’s first novel, The Actual True Story of Ahmed and Zarga, was published by Ohio University Press.
Mohamedou’s projects with NNT/NITE include co-writing the theater production Yara’s Wedding, based on Edward Said’s Orientalism, which premiered in February 2023, and he was awarded the Netherlands PAX Peace Prize (Verededuif) in 2022 and The Marco Borradori Prize Lugao / Switzerland in September 2023.
Food/Drink : Two Course Malaysian Meal with Cold Drink and Tea
Address: Cempaka Restaurant, Grand Plaza Park City Kensington Hotel, 18-30 Lexham Gardens Kensington, London W8 5JE
Nearest: Station: Gloucester Road
Start Time: 6.30pm
Finish Time: 9.30pm
Last Entry: 7pm (Strictly no entry allowed to the event after this time)
Booking Multiple Tickets: If booking more than one ticket, please email info@halaldinnerclub.com with the name of your guest.
Allergies: If you have any allergies please email us via info@halaldinnerclub.com
Terms and Conditions of Booking
Refunds: There will be no refunds provided, unless in the unlikely instance that the event is cancelled.
Other Info: Tickets are only valid for this event.
Photography / Video:There will be Video/Photography at the event which may include guests.
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Mohamedou Ould Slahi, the author of the international bestseller Guantanamo Diary and the inspiration behind the acclaimed film The Mauritanian. From his humble beginnings as the son of a camel herder in Mauritania to his studies in West Germany, Mohamedou's journey is one of resilience and hope. He endured years of incarceration in Guantanamo Bay, fighting for his freedom and ultimately sharing his powerful story with the world.
On December 17th, Mohamedou will share his extraordinary life story in his own words at a special Halal Dinner Club gathering. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about his experiences, his struggles, and his triumphs. Don't miss the chance to meet Mohamedou and be inspired by his incredible journey.
Reserve your spot now and be part of this exclusive event.
PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT AS THIS EVENT WILL LIKELY SELL OUT FAST. WE ONLY HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF EARLY BIRD TICKETS.
Bio:
Mohamedou Ould Slahi is an internationally-acclaimed author who currently holds positions as writer in residence with NITE and De Balie in the Netherlands.
Mohamedou was born in Rosso, Mauritania, the ninth of twelve children of a camel herder. His family moved to the capital of Nouakchott when he was a child, where he attended school and earned a scholarship to study electrical engineering at Gerhard-Mercator University in Duisburg, Germany. In 2001, he was living and working in his home country of Mauritania when he was detained and renditioned to Jordan, beginning an ordeal that he would chronicle in his internationally-bestselling Guantánamo Diary. The manuscript, which he wrote in his isolation cell in the detention camp at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, remained classified for almost eight years and was finally released, with substantial redactions, in 2013. It was first published in the United States and United Kingdom in January, 2015, and has since been published in twenty-five languages. After fifteen years of detention, Mohamedou was released on October 17 th , 2016 to Mauritania. The following year he published a “restored edition” of Guantánamo Diary, filling in the U.S. government’s redactions, and in 2021 the book was adapted for film as “The Mauritanian,” directed by Kevin MacDonald and starring Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster, and Benedict Cumberbatch. In February 2021 Mohamedou’s first novel, The Actual True Story of Ahmed and Zarga, was published by Ohio University Press.
Mohamedou’s projects with NNT/NITE include co-writing the theater production Yara’s Wedding, based on Edward Said’s Orientalism, which premiered in February 2023, and he was awarded the Netherlands PAX Peace Prize (Verededuif) in 2022 and The Marco Borradori Prize Lugao / Switzerland in September 2023.
Food/Drink : Two Course Malaysian Meal with Cold Drink and Tea
Address: Cempaka Restaurant, Grand Plaza Park City Kensington Hotel, 18-30 Lexham Gardens Kensington, London W8 5JE
Nearest: Station: Gloucester Road
Start Time: 6.30pm
Finish Time: 9.30pm
Last Entry: 7pm (Strictly no entry allowed to the event after this time)
Booking Multiple Tickets: If booking more than one ticket, please email info@halaldinnerclub.com with the name of your guest.
Allergies: If you have any allergies please email us via info@halaldinnerclub.com
Terms and Conditions of Booking
Refunds: There will be no refunds provided, unless in the unlikely instance that the event is cancelled.
Other Info: Tickets are only valid for this event.
Photography / Video:There will be Video/Photography at the event which may include guests.