Human Rights, Civil Rights and Terrorism
Terrorism and counterterrorism are intimately tied to human and civil rights issues. State and non-state terrorist groups violate victims rights, while actions taken in the name of counterterrorism can also imping on human and civil rights. Torture, extraordinary rendition, privacy rights and other issues are treated here.
Guantanamo Bay Information Page
The Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility, or "Gitmo," was set up in 2002 to house members of the Taliban and Al Qaeda captured in the War on Terror. But the detention of innocents, lengthy detentions without trial, and interrogations that included torture turned the facility into a symbol of U.S. aggression and hypocrisy throughout the world.
The Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility, or "Gitmo," was set up in 2002 to house members of the Taliban and Al Qaeda captured in the War on Terror. But the detention of innocents, lengthy detentions without trial, and interrogations that included torture turned the facility into a symbol of U.S. aggression and hypocrisy throughout the world.
Dealing with Detainees: Bush and Senate Agree to New Legislation
In September, 2006, President Bush and several Senate members resolved conflict over the interrogation and trials of detainees held on terrorism grounds. The conflict is rooted in events that began in the fall of 2001. Here, find a concise history of the events behind the new legislation.
In September, 2006, President Bush and several Senate members resolved conflict over the interrogation and trials of detainees held on terrorism grounds. The conflict is rooted in events that began in the fall of 2001. Here, find a concise history of the events behind the new legislation.
Philippine Labor Standards are a Terrorism Issue
Over 20 million migrant workers from Southeast Asia work in the Middle East; in a few Arabian Gulf countries there are more visiting workers than nationals. Militant extremists may be more than willing to help this vulnerable, highly exploited population.
Over 20 million migrant workers from Southeast Asia work in the Middle East; in a few Arabian Gulf countries there are more visiting workers than nationals. Militant extremists may be more than willing to help this vulnerable, highly exploited population.
Would Solving the Israel-Palestine Impasse Reduce Transnational Terrorism?
The Israel-Palestine conflict is widely understood as a key challenge to stability in the Middle East, as well a driver of transnational terrorism. However, the creation of a Palestinian state is only a first step, since Palestine's symbolic power now has a life of its own.
The Israel-Palestine conflict is widely understood as a key challenge to stability in the Middle East, as well a driver of transnational terrorism. However, the creation of a Palestinian state is only a first step, since Palestine's symbolic power now has a life of its own.
China Human Rights Violations Parade as Counterterrorism
China takes advantage of the opportunity offered by the Global War on Terror to crack down on the the Turkic speaking, Chinese minority of Uyghur Muslims.
China takes advantage of the opportunity offered by the Global War on Terror to crack down on the the Turkic speaking, Chinese minority of Uyghur Muslims.
Waterboarding Torture
In February, 2008, the Justice Department decided to review the legality of previous memoranda that sanctioned the CIA agents' use of waterboarding and other torture techniques, when interrogating suspected al-Qaeda and Taliban members. The decision followed the revelation at the end of 2007 that in 2002 and 2003, waterboarding had been used on suspected al-Qaeda detainees.
In February, 2008, the Justice Department decided to review the legality of previous memoranda that sanctioned the CIA agents' use of waterboarding and other torture techniques, when interrogating suspected al-Qaeda and Taliban members. The decision followed the revelation at the end of 2007 that in 2002 and 2003, waterboarding had been used on suspected al-Qaeda detainees.
First Indictment on Extraordinary Rendition on the Horizon
A hearing scheduled in Italy for January 9, 2007, may bring about inddictments of CIA and Italian intelligence for extraordinary rendition, the transporting of terrorism suspects for interrogation to third countries. This would be the first indictment for extraordinary rendition.
A hearing scheduled in Italy for January 9, 2007, may bring about inddictments of CIA and Italian intelligence for extraordinary rendition, the transporting of terrorism suspects for interrogation to third countries. This would be the first indictment for extraordinary rendition.
Torture and Interrogation in a Time of Terror
Whether the use of torture to elicit information from would-be terrorists is justifiable became a lively topic after 9/11. Explore legal issues related to torture and extraterritorial detention, here.
Whether the use of torture to elicit information from would-be terrorists is justifiable became a lively topic after 9/11. Explore legal issues related to torture and extraterritorial detention, here.
Order and Liberty in a Time of Terror
Is there an effective way to protect civil liberties and counter terrorism? Criminal Justice expert Marvin Zalman contrasts two "models" of counterterrorism--a "war model" and a "criminal model," and argues that a criminal model better serves the need for both order and liberty.
Is there an effective way to protect civil liberties and counter terrorism? Criminal Justice expert Marvin Zalman contrasts two "models" of counterterrorism--a "war model" and a "criminal model," and argues that a criminal model better serves the need for both order and liberty.
Information about Civl Liberties and National Security
Maintaining civil liberties while combatting the threat of terrorism has become a tricky balancing act for the U.S. government. Here, some of the areas where they clash most dramatically. Compiled by About Guide Tom Head.
Maintaining civil liberties while combatting the threat of terrorism has become a tricky balancing act for the U.S. government. Here, some of the areas where they clash most dramatically. Compiled by About Guide Tom Head.
Marvin Zalman biography
This is a biography of Marvin Zalman, the author of Criminal Procedure: Constitution and Society.
This is a biography of Marvin Zalman, the author of Criminal Procedure: Constitution and Society.
Egypt Human Rights Violations: History of Torture in Egypt
Egypt has been torturing terrorism suspects since its battle with domestic terrorists in the 1990s. Now it is torturing suspects from the US and UK on behalf of the war on terror.
Egypt has been torturing terrorism suspects since its battle with domestic terrorists in the 1990s. Now it is torturing suspects from the US and UK on behalf of the war on terror.
Russian Torture in the Chechnya war
Russian forces systematically employ torture to extract confessions from fighters in the Chechnya war. The Russians consider their efforts part of a counter-terrorism program.
Russian forces systematically employ torture to extract confessions from fighters in the Chechnya war. The Russians consider their efforts part of a counter-terrorism program.
Israel Terrorism and Torture History
Israel's terrorism and torture history began in 1987, when it legalized torture against political prisoners, many of which it called terrorists.
Israel's terrorism and torture history began in 1987, when it legalized torture against political prisoners, many of which it called terrorists.
The War on Terror Torture Debate
The war on terror torture debate usually begins with a ticking time bomb scenario. Law professor David Luban explains what's wrong with the scenario.
The war on terror torture debate usually begins with a ticking time bomb scenario. Law professor David Luban explains what's wrong with the scenario.
Detainee Torture: Analyses, Reports & Legislation on Detainee Torture
Detainee torture during interrogations is prohibited by international conventions. Nevertheless, after 9/11 the Bush Administration made the case that the exceptional circumstances legitimated torture. Find definitions, analyses and report summaries here.
Detainee torture during interrogations is prohibited by international conventions. Nevertheless, after 9/11 the Bush Administration made the case that the exceptional circumstances legitimated torture. Find definitions, analyses and report summaries here.
Pentagon Approves "Aggressive" Detainee Interrogation in 2003
In April, 2003, the Defense Department approved "aggressive" detainee interrogation practices for use at Guantanamo Bay and potentially elsewhere, in a report called "Detainee Interrogation in the Global War on Terror Report."
In April, 2003, the Defense Department approved "aggressive" detainee interrogation practices for use at Guantanamo Bay and potentially elsewhere, in a report called "Detainee Interrogation in the Global War on Terror Report."
Justice Department Approved Detainee Torture in 2002
In January 2002, the Justice Department issued a Memo--often called the Torture Memo--justifying detainee torture, when detainees are Al Qaeda and Taliban members captured in Afghanistan.
In January 2002, the Justice Department issued a Memo--often called the Torture Memo--justifying detainee torture, when detainees are Al Qaeda and Taliban members captured in Afghanistan.
Torture & Terrorism: International Conventions Against Torture
Does the threat of terrorism justify torture? See what international conventions since 1948 have to say about whether the threat of terrorism justifies torture as an interrogation tactic.
Does the threat of terrorism justify torture? See what international conventions since 1948 have to say about whether the threat of terrorism justifies torture as an interrogation tactic.
Human Rights & Terrorism: An Overview
Human Rights and Terrorism are linked issues for both the victims and perpetrators of terrorist violence. The declaration of a "war on terror" and the expansion of anti-terror measures in many countries has intensified these issues.
Human Rights and Terrorism are linked issues for both the victims and perpetrators of terrorist violence. The declaration of a "war on terror" and the expansion of anti-terror measures in many countries has intensified these issues.
Torture and Interrogation in a Time of Terror
Whether the use of torture to elicit information from would-be terrorists is justifiable became a lively topic after 9/11. Explore legal issues related to torture and extraterritorial detention, here.
Whether the use of torture to elicit information from would-be terrorists is justifiable became a lively topic after 9/11. Explore legal issues related to torture and extraterritorial detention, here.
First Indictment on Extraordinary Rendition on the Horizon
A hearing scheduled in Italy for January 9, 2007, may bring about the first indictment of American and European officials for the practice of extraordinary rendition, transporting terrorism suspects for possible torture in third countr
A hearing scheduled in Italy for January 9, 2007, may bring about the first indictment of American and European officials for the practice of extraordinary rendition, transporting terrorism suspects for possible torture in third countr