Eric Fair talking: 12 years now of thinking about Abu Ghraib and close to nine years of writing about it, the memories don’t—don’t go away. … Poor Israeli’s Palestinian chairRead more
Torture
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Torture Doesn’t Work
To those living “outside the Beltway” it may seem counterintuitive that those of us whose analysis has been correct on key issues that the U.S. … Torture Doesn’t WorkRead more
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Secret World War II Chemical Experiments Tested Troops By Race
As a young U.S. Army soldier during World War II, Rollins Edwards knew better than to refuse an assignment. When officers led him and a … Secret World War II Chemical Experiments Tested Troops By RaceRead more
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Pentagon Releases 198 Photos Relating to Detainee Abuse in Long-Running ACLU Lawsuit
Government Contends 1,800 Other Photos Must Stay Secret for ‘National Security’ Reasons In response to a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed more than a … Pentagon Releases 198 Photos Relating to Detainee Abuse in Long-Running ACLU LawsuitRead more
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Let’s End Torture in U.S. Prisons
Solitary confinement is exactly what it sounds like. A prisoner is kept in a small cell — usually 6 feet by 10 — alone, for … Let’s End Torture in U.S. PrisonsRead more
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Report makes case for prosecuting US war criminals
This week, Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a 159-page report titled, “No More Excuses: A Roadmap to Justice for CIA Torture.” This detailed report sets … Report makes case for prosecuting US war criminalsRead more
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We Won’t Torture Anymore
British resident Shaker Aamer has been freed from Guantánamo after more than 13 years behind bars. Aamer had been cleared for release since 2007, but … We Won’t Torture AnymoreRead more
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Secret prisons
Nils Muižnieks talking: This is a sordid story in Europe that does Europe shame. Ten years ago, more than 25 countries cooperated with the CIA … Secret prisonsRead more
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After 5,000 Days of Torment
The 14-year nightmare of the last British prisoner at Guantánamo Bay could soon be coming to an end. The U.S. announced last month it will … After 5,000 Days of TormentRead more