We found 519 results for “Counterterrorism”.
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How to End Torture: A Blueprint
October 16, 2008
During last night’s debate, both presidential candidates reiterated that they are in agreement in opposing torture. Senator Obama and Senator McCain both understand that America’s…
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Blueprint for the Next President Provides Detailed Steps to End Torture and Cruel Treatment and Reclaim America’s Moral Leadership
October 15, 2008
New York, NY – As Americans learn of the existence of additional secret White House memoranda authorizing torture and official cruelty, a leading human rights…
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Human Rights First Statement on the Seventh Anniversary of September 11
September 11, 2008
Today we mark the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The new Pentagon Memorial, which is being dedicated this morning, is…
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Pakistan’s Leaders Must Dismantle Musharraf’s Legacy
August 18, 2008
New York––The Pakistani leadership should ensure that that Pervez Musharraf’s resignation as president is followed by concrete measures to undo his attacks on the rule…
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When did the Conflict with al Qaeda Start? Two Visions at Guantánamo
July 30, 2008
Sahr MuhammedAlly – a lawyer at Human Rights First in the Law and Security Program – is in Cuba to monitor the proceedings and is…
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The Jack Bauer Contagion
July 29, 2008
The fictional “24” character Jack Bauer has not only been heralded a hero of counterterrorism within the world of TV, but he has also been…
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‘… the most dramatic, sustained and radical challenge to the rule of law in American history’
July 22, 2008
Today in his New York Times column, Bob Herbert reviews Jane Mayer’s The Dark Side, highlighting her emphasis on David Addington’s role as lead architect…
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Top Interrogators Declare Torture Ineffective in Intelligence Gathering
June 24, 2008
New York City — Fifteen former interrogators and intelligence officials with more than 350 years collective field experience have declared that torture is an “unlawful, ineffective…
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Top Interrogators Declare Torture Ineffective in Intelligence Gathering
June 24, 2008
New York City — Fifteen former interrogators and intelligence officials with more than 350 years collective field experience have declared that torture is an “unlawful, ineffective…
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Supreme Court Upholds Due Process for Guantanamo Prisoners
June 12, 2008
Washington, DC – Human Rights First welcomes the Supreme Court’s decision today in Boumediene v. Bush. Today’s decision will help to restore the credibility of the…
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President Vetoes Bill that Would Enforce Torture Ban
March 8, 2008
Human Rights First’s Washington Director Elisa Massimino, released the following statement in response to the President’s veto of interrogation policy legislation. Washington, DC – “Today…
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“Mistakes were made”: CIA Confirms Rendition Flights to Brits
February 21, 2008
Or, as the CIA Director Michael Hayden puts it: the Administration’s previous denial of having used British soil and airspace for rendion flights “turned out…