Torture and Extraordinary Rendition
American torture methods and extraordinary rendition used in the War on Terror.
Is Torture Justified?
Is torture justified? It isn't necessarily an easy question.
Is torture justified? It isn't necessarily an easy question.
The CIA Torture Tapes Scandal
In December 2007, the CIA admitted that it destroyed tapes that critics say would have showed the torture of suspected terrorists Abu Zubaydah and Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri.
In December 2007, the CIA admitted that it destroyed tapes that critics say would have showed the torture of suspected terrorists Abu Zubaydah and Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri.
Waterboarding and Torture
Is waterboarding torture? If it is, can a relatively mild form of torture such as waterboarding be justified as a routine interrogation practice? Are there cases where its use can be justified? Keep reading, citizen.
Is waterboarding torture? If it is, can a relatively mild form of torture such as waterboarding be justified as a routine interrogation practice? Are there cases where its use can be justified? Keep reading, citizen.
What is waterboarding?
What is waterboarding? Find out here.
What is waterboarding? Find out here.
American Torture 101
Illustrated overview of American torture and extraordinary rendition in the War on Terror.
Illustrated overview of American torture and extraordinary rendition in the War on Terror.
Issue Summary: Geneva Conventions
Do the Geneva Conventions apply in the War on Terror? U.S. Politics Guide Kathy Gill examines both sides of the issue.
Do the Geneva Conventions apply in the War on Terror? U.S. Politics Guide Kathy Gill examines both sides of the issue.
American Torture Methods
The Bush administration has been accused of using "torture-lite," or "moderate physical pressure," against detainees. In practical terms, what does this mean?
The Bush administration has been accused of using "torture-lite," or "moderate physical pressure," against detainees. In practical terms, what does this mean?
The Crucifixion of Manadel al-Jamadi
Manadel al-Jamadi was tortured to death by U.S. interrogators at Abu Ghraib Prison on November 4, 2003.
Manadel al-Jamadi was tortured to death by U.S. interrogators at Abu Ghraib Prison on November 4, 2003.