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Monday, March 08, 2004

Probably everyone has seen this

Human Rights Watch issued a report today that details numerous instances of abuse of Afghan "detainees" by US military forces.
Released detainees have said that U.S. forces severely beat them, doused them with cold water and subjected them to freezing temperatures. Many said they were forced to stay awake, or to stand or kneel in painful positions for extended periods of time.

"There is compelling evidence suggesting that U.S. personnel have committed acts against detainees amounting to torture or cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment," said Adams.
And all this time I thought our boys were there to defend freedom, human dignity, rule of law, good personal hygiene etc etc. Maybe they were just a little drunk.

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