Cooped up like “chickens in cages”, eaten alive by bloodthirsty mosquitoes and living in cells said to be awash with human waste and filth.

Newsweek spoke with the attorney of a detainee and the friend of another. Both described harrowing conditions at the remote facility.

And when it comes to the facility, his story is similar to others: Palma described the detention center as "torturous" with lights on 24/7, so he has no idea whether it's day or night. He said he is only allowed to shower every 3-4 days, and is living with 32 other people in what he described as a cage.