Online Event: Torture, Ill-Treatment, and US Policy
Ali al-Shalal, nicknamed "claw man" by his US guards
and said to be the man in the infamous photo of a black-hooded prisoner,
has rebuilt his life and now advocates for those in Iraq's US-run prisons.
© AFP
Day 1: What is Torture?
| Frequently Asked Questions We start our online event with some basic questions: What is torture? What is the purpose of torture? Who is tortured? Who commits torture? What does "rendition" mean? Find out. Read more. » |
The Faces of Torture The discussion about torture is not theoretical. Anyone can be tortured. Amnesty International has documented torture in over 100 countries. Here are some examples. View the gallery. » |
- Quote of the Day
- "Freedom from torture is one of the most fundamental of all human
rights principles... We have made important advances in ridding the
world of torture and degrading treatment, and we must be vigilant
in continuing on this path, even in these challenging times." - President
Jimmy Carter, August 22, 2003
More quotes | Join the discussion: Who inspires you? »
- Today's Discussion Topic: Media Coverage
- The Pew Research Center for People and the Press has recently reported
that one third of Americans polled now believe abuse at Guantanamo
was part of a wider pattern. Is this topic being discussed in your
community? How does your local media cover the ongoing torture debate?
Is a debate taking place at all?
Join the discussion. »
- On the Web: More information about Torture
- What is Torture?
An interactive primer on American interrogation from Slate.com
UN Convention Against Torture
