Fighting Terrorism Fairly and Effectively: Recommendations for President-Elect Barack Obama
Type
Publication
Authors
Category
Publication Year
2008
Publisher
Human Rights Watch, United States
URL
[ private ]
Pages
29p
Subject
US Government, Terrorism, Military Commission
Abstract
Over the past seven years, the US government’s consistent disregard for human
rights in fighting terrorism has diminished America’s moral authority, set a negative
example for other governments, and undermined the goal of reducing anti-American
militancy around the world. The use of torture, unlawful rendition, secret prisons,
unfair trials, and long-term, arbitrary detention without charge has been both morally
wrong and counterproductive.
rights in fighting terrorism has diminished America’s moral authority, set a negative
example for other governments, and undermined the goal of reducing anti-American
militancy around the world. The use of torture, unlawful rendition, secret prisons,
unfair trials, and long-term, arbitrary detention without charge has been both morally
wrong and counterproductive.
Description
29 p.; illus.; 29 cm
Number of Copies
1