What happened to suspected terrorists in the CIA's post-9/11 torture program, and why is it problematic?
After 9/11, high-value terrorism suspects like Abd Al Nashiri (USS Cole bombing planner) and Hambali (known as 'the Osama bin Laden of Southeast Asia') were placed in a network of secret CIA prisons where they were subjected to 'enhanced interrogation techniques' - a euphemism for torture. While these individuals likely deserved justice for their roles in killing thousands of innocent people, the CIA's approach was deeply problematic. The program was driven by anger and revenge rather than effective justice. By employing torture and circumventing legal processes, the CIA actually fell into what the speaker describes as 'Al Qaeda's trap,' undermining America's moral standing and legal principles.
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The Reality of Torture vs. Justice: Controversial Perspectives
Johnny Harris·8 months ago
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What was the legal justification the CIA used to carry out their secret program of abducting and interrogating suspected terrorists?
Who was the first target of the CIA's secret interrogation program and what were the circumstances of his capture?
What was the first secret prison established by the CIA and who was detained there?
What was Detention Site Blue and what purpose did it serve for the CIA?
Does torture actually work as a method of extracting useful intelligence from prisoners?
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