'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony goes on for bereaved, 25 years on
Summary
The 9/11 attacks killed nearly 3,000 people 25 years ago, but the trial of the alleged mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, has not yet started. Families of the victims are worried that justice is being delayed as the trial is now set for June 2028 and some fear they may not live to see it.Key Facts
- The 9/11 attacks happened on September 11, 2001, when hijackers flew planes into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania.
- Almost 3,000 people died in the attacks.
- Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of being the mastermind behind the attacks.
- He has been held at the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay for 20 years without a trial.
- The pre-trial process has lasted many years and involved five different military judges.
- The trial is currently scheduled for June 2028.
- Families of victims have to enter a lottery to attend the high-security courtroom proceedings.
- Relatives are concerned the defendants may die before being convicted and that justice is taking too long.
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