ICRC Report on US Treatment of Guantanamo Prisoners

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The discussion centers around the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) report regarding the treatment of terror suspects at Guantanamo Bay, focusing on allegations of torture and the broader implications of these findings. The scope includes concerns about human rights, legal actions, and potential societal responses.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express frustration over the lack of action regarding the treatment of prisoners, suggesting that the situation continues to worsen without resolution.
  • One participant questions the effectiveness of legal avenues, inquiring about the status of lawsuits related to the treatment of Guantanamo prisoners.
  • Another participant suggests that a more radical change, such as a revolution, may be necessary to address the issues raised by the ICRC report.
  • There are expressions of discontent and a sense of urgency regarding the situation, with repeated calls for action.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the seriousness of the issues raised by the ICRC report but express differing views on the appropriate responses and the effectiveness of current measures.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of detailed information on the specific allegations made by the ICRC and the absence of clarity regarding the legal and political mechanisms available to address the situation.

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Readers interested in human rights, legal studies, and political activism may find this discussion relevant.

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The International Committee of the Red Cross said yesterday it still sees "significant problems" with how the United States has treated terror suspects detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. But it refused to "publicly confirm or deny" a news account about a confidential ICRC report charging the U.S. military with using psychological and physical coercion equivalent to torture on Guantanamo prisoners.

...The ICRC, which monitored the treatment of an estimated 450,000 prisoners in nearly 80 countries last year, has made multiple visits to Guantanamo since early 2002. [continued]
http://washingtontimes.com/national/20041130-102750-4602r.htm
 
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one more on the pile... still nothing being done about it.
 
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one more on the pile... still nothing being done about it.

It keeps building up ever higher ... what about those lawsuits and so on, ain't there anything in sight that might rid us of this abomination ?
 
It's called a revolution.
 
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