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Op-Ed: Three current trials for mass murder worlds apart

Two self-confessed mass murderers are currently standing trial in the Western hemisphere: Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and Anders Behring Breivik. But how many people realise there is a third - a military tribunal - currently in progress?

In the Media by Alexander Baron - 1 comment

Ex-CIA officer charged with whistleblowing

Alexandria - Ex-C.I.A. officer John Kiiakou, who led the investigation into the capture and interrogation of suspected Al Qaeda financier Abu Zubaydah, has been charged with whistleblowing.

In the Media by Katerina Nikolas - 1 comment

Report calls for criminal investigation of Bush torture policy

Washington - A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) calls for President Barack Obama to authorize a criminal investigation into the “overwhelming evidence of torture” by the Bush administration, so far ignored by the Obama administration.

In the Media by Lynn Herrmann - 7 comments

Cheney ‘strong supporter’ of waterboarding, should be reinstated

Washington - Former Vice President Dick Cheney on Sunday said the ban of waterboarding used on detainees for obtaining information should be reinstated and claimed his is a "strong supporter" of the practice that most all human rights organizations label as torture.

In the Media by Lynn Herrmann - 41 comments

Op-Ed: Torture issues called ‘ a distraction’ in finding bin Laden

As President, Obama promised to end torture of prisoners, however in the aftermath of the killing of Osama bin Laden some folks claim it was "enhanced interrogation" that led to finding the terrorist said responsible for 9/11.

In the Media by Carol Forsloff - 3 comments

Rove: Waterboarding not torture, 'broke the will of terrorists'

Karl Rove, Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to former U.S. President George W. Bush, said in an interview on Thursday that he is proud of the use of interrogation techniques, including waterboarding, that "broke the will of terrorists".

In the Media by Chris Dade - 6 comments

OPR Report: Yoo Said President could Order Civilians Massacred

A recently released OPR report reveals that Justice Lawyer John Yoo who authored the Bush administration's torture memo said the President's war-making authority is so broad that he could order a village to be massacred

In the Media by Bill Lindner

Bush says waterboarding was legal and necessary

Former US President George W. Bush backed Dick Cheney’s assertions that CIA’s controversial interrogation techniques such as waterboarding were legal and also helped in acquiring valuable information that prevented terrorist attacks and saved lives.

In the Media by Subhabrata Das - 4 comments

Would Jesus Sanction Torture? Special

There's something unique about Christianity these days if the argument is whether or not Jesus would approve of torture. The fact is the religious right in America now debates that issue with one leader declaring the answer is “it depends"

Digital Journal Report by Carol Forsloff - 68 comments

Op-Ed: Torture issue a softball game for Dick Cheney

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has been at bat several times since the Presidential election. With head cocked right, looking confident again, he aims his bat at media softballs. Will this strategy win the game?

In the Media by Carol Forsloff - 11 comments

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