Comments on: Obama’s First 100 Days: Mixed Messages On Torture http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/2009/05/07/obamas-first-100-days-mixed-messages-on-torture/ Author & journalist Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:15:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 By: Guantánamo and Yemen: Obama Capitulates to Critics and Suspends Prisoner Transfers by Andy Worthington « Dandelion Salad http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/2009/05/07/obamas-first-100-days-mixed-messages-on-torture/comment-page-1/#comment-53461 Guantánamo and Yemen: Obama Capitulates to Critics and Suspends Prisoner Transfers by Andy Worthington « Dandelion Salad Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:31:57 +0000 http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/?p=2827#comment-53461 [...] defense of Bush-era policies regarding Military Commissions, indefinite detention, Bagram and “state secrets” — as well as his surge in Afghanistan — has left progressives wondering how much difference [...] [...] defense of Bush-era policies regarding Military Commissions, indefinite detention, Bagram and “state secrets” — as well as his surge in Afghanistan — has left progressives wondering how much difference [...]

]]> By: New Book: The Guantánamo Lawyers – and a talk by Jonathan Hafetz by Andy Worthington « Dandelion Salad http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/2009/05/07/obamas-first-100-days-mixed-messages-on-torture/comment-page-1/#comment-50863 New Book: The Guantánamo Lawyers – and a talk by Jonathan Hafetz by Andy Worthington « Dandelion Salad Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:32:24 +0000 http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/?p=2827#comment-50863 [...] Practically speaking, that means a few things. It means that that the remaining prisoners at Guantánamo should be promptly charged and brought to trial in our federal courts or released. It means that the United States cease the claim that it may detain terrorist suspects — captured anywhere in the world — without charge or trial. It also means the United States must cease creating “new Guantánamos” as it is doing at the Bagram Theater Internment Facility in Afghanistan, where, much like Guantánamo, it is claiming the ability to detain individuals without habeas corpus review. And it must ensure not only that torture is abolished (as President Obama has taken steps to do) but that there be actions taken for past abuses, both in the form of holding those responsible accountable and ensuring the possibility of compensation for victims rather than closing the courthouse doors by classifying torture as a “state secret.” [...] [...] Practically speaking, that means a few things. It means that that the remaining prisoners at Guantánamo should be promptly charged and brought to trial in our federal courts or released. It means that the United States cease the claim that it may detain terrorist suspects — captured anywhere in the world — without charge or trial. It also means the United States must cease creating “new Guantánamos” as it is doing at the Bagram Theater Internment Facility in Afghanistan, where, much like Guantánamo, it is claiming the ability to detain individuals without habeas corpus review. And it must ensure not only that torture is abolished (as President Obama has taken steps to do) but that there be actions taken for past abuses, both in the form of holding those responsible accountable and ensuring the possibility of compensation for victims rather than closing the courthouse doors by classifying torture as a “state secret.” [...]

]]> By: oolaah | Is Bagram Obama’s New Secret Prison? http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/2009/05/07/obamas-first-100-days-mixed-messages-on-torture/comment-page-1/#comment-49298 oolaah | Is Bagram Obama’s New Secret Prison? Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:31:08 +0000 http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/?p=2827#comment-49298 [...] this what is happening now at Bagram? Shortly after Panetta made his comments, I noted that “the only logical conclusion” I could draw was that, “essentially, the Obama [...] [...] this what is happening now at Bagram? Shortly after Panetta made his comments, I noted that “the only logical conclusion” I could draw was that, “essentially, the Obama [...]

]]> By: Is Bagram Obama’s New Secret Prison? by Andy Worthington « Dandelion Salad http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/2009/05/07/obamas-first-100-days-mixed-messages-on-torture/comment-page-1/#comment-49267 Is Bagram Obama’s New Secret Prison? by Andy Worthington « Dandelion Salad Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:45:23 +0000 http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/?p=2827#comment-49267 [...] this what is happening now at Bagram? Shortly after Panetta made his comments, I noted that “the only logical conclusion” I could draw was that, “essentially, the Obama [...] [...] this what is happening now at Bagram? Shortly after Panetta made his comments, I noted that “the only logical conclusion” I could draw was that, “essentially, the Obama [...]

]]> By: US Torture Under Scrutiny In British Courts by Andy Worthington « Dandelion Salad http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/2009/05/07/obamas-first-100-days-mixed-messages-on-torture/comment-page-1/#comment-47159 US Torture Under Scrutiny In British Courts by Andy Worthington « Dandelion Salad Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:06:18 +0000 http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/?p=2827#comment-47159 [...] the United States, as I explained in an article in May, “Obama’s First 100 Days: Mixed Messages On Torture,” the Obama administration’s Justice Department has resisted attempts by the ACLU to hold [...] [...] the United States, as I explained in an article in May, “Obama’s First 100 Days: Mixed Messages On Torture,” the Obama administration’s Justice Department has resisted attempts by the ACLU to hold [...]

]]> By: Will Eric Holder Be The Anti-Torture Hero? by Andy Worthington « Dandelion Salad http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/2009/05/07/obamas-first-100-days-mixed-messages-on-torture/comment-page-1/#comment-45119 Will Eric Holder Be The Anti-Torture Hero? by Andy Worthington « Dandelion Salad Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:49:54 +0000 http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/?p=2827#comment-45119 [...] comprehensive repudiation of all the Bush administration’s “War on Terror” policies — the ongoing Jeppesen debacle is not the only occasion when the Justice Department has shown itself unwilling or unable to [...] [...] comprehensive repudiation of all the Bush administration’s “War on Terror” policies — the ongoing Jeppesen debacle is not the only occasion when the Justice Department has shown itself unwilling or unable to [...]

]]> By: turning the page on tyranny « seeking spirit http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/2009/05/07/obamas-first-100-days-mixed-messages-on-torture/comment-page-1/#comment-38608 turning the page on tyranny « seeking spirit Mon, 25 May 2009 07:57:57 +0000 http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/?p=2827#comment-38608 [...] I banned the use of so-called enhanced interrogation techniques by the United States of [...] [...] I banned the use of so-called enhanced interrogation techniques by the United States of [...]

]]> By: My Message To Obama: Great Speech, But No Military Commissions and No “Preventive Detention” by Andy Worthington « Dandelion Salad http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/2009/05/07/obamas-first-100-days-mixed-messages-on-torture/comment-page-1/#comment-38508 My Message To Obama: Great Speech, But No Military Commissions and No “Preventive Detention” by Andy Worthington « Dandelion Salad Fri, 22 May 2009 04:36:23 +0000 http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/?p=2827#comment-38508 [...] he didn’t, of course, mention some reservations about loopholes in this policy that I explored here — and unreservedly refuted claims that waterboarding was either necessary or useful (a familiar [...] [...] he didn’t, of course, mention some reservations about loopholes in this policy that I explored here — and unreservedly refuted claims that waterboarding was either necessary or useful (a familiar [...]

]]> By: Frances Madeson http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/2009/05/07/obamas-first-100-days-mixed-messages-on-torture/comment-page-1/#comment-37644 Frances Madeson Sat, 09 May 2009 14:41:28 +0000 http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/?p=2827#comment-37644 President Lincoln defended his actions to his peers and for all of time in nine skillful paragraphs. Sub-literacy aside, could Bush (with heavy assistance in composition, grammar and spelling) do the same? If not, why not? President Lincoln defended his actions to his peers and for all of time in nine skillful paragraphs. Sub-literacy aside, could Bush (with heavy assistance in composition, grammar and spelling) do the same? If not, why not?

]]> By: Andy Worthington http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/2009/05/07/obamas-first-100-days-mixed-messages-on-torture/comment-page-1/#comment-37640 Andy Worthington Sat, 09 May 2009 10:51:12 +0000 http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/?p=2827#comment-37640 Here’s further correspondence from Khadija, the wife of Kassim (Abou Elkassim Britel), following on from Comments 3 and 4 above: Dear Andy, Thanks for your willingness and encouragement. I say to Kassim about your words and your article. Yes, we felt better after the decision of the Court. I will put on the site what you sent me. The link of Cageprisoners is of last year: the Italian government has changed and today Foreign Minister is Frattini, who has great responsibility in the ugly history of my husband, the Minister of Justice is Alfano. The Italian Government does not intend to do anything. I unfortunately don’t know English and I’m not able to translate everything. On my blog you can find just the last letter of the Minister Frattini to European Parlamentarians, in Italian: http://kassimlibero.splinder.com/post/20411132/%%20C2%%20AB%20+%20The%20+prisoner%20+%20Britel%%202C%20+%20Torture (Note: I don’t know if this link works; when I tried it the site was down for maintenance) Tomorrow I will listen to your interview on Popular Radio, I will shortly speak also. I will send you the news when they will be. I hope that your book will find an Italian publisher soon, we are talking too little of the whole horror of Guantanamo and the war on terrorism and raising awareness is very important. a dear greeting, khadija www.kassimlibero.splinder.com www.giustiziaperkassim.net Here’s further correspondence from Khadija, the wife of Kassim (Abou Elkassim Britel), following on from Comments 3 and 4 above:

Dear Andy,
Thanks for your willingness and encouragement.
I say to Kassim about your words and your article.
Yes, we felt better after the decision of the Court.
I will put on the site what you sent me.

The link of Cageprisoners is of last year: the Italian government has changed and today Foreign Minister is Frattini, who has great responsibility in the ugly history of my husband, the Minister of Justice is Alfano. The Italian Government does not intend to do anything.

I unfortunately don’t know English and I’m not able to translate everything. On my blog you can find just the last letter of the Minister Frattini to European Parlamentarians, in Italian:
http://kassimlibero.splinder.com/post/20411132/%%20C2%%20AB%20+%20The%20+prisoner%20+%20Britel%%202C%20+%20Torture
(Note: I don’t know if this link works; when I tried it the site was down for maintenance)

Tomorrow I will listen to your interview on Popular Radio, I will shortly speak also.
I will send you the news when they will be.
I hope that your book will find an Italian publisher soon, we are talking too little of the whole horror of Guantanamo and the war on terrorism and raising awareness is very important.

a dear greeting,
khadija
http://www.kassimlibero.splinder.com
http://www.giustiziaperkassim.net

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