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Torture Lawsuits against Rumsfeld Move Forward
In the last week, two different federal courts have demonstrated a commitment to accountability for torture perpetrated by U.S. officials.
DC Event: Accountability Today: Preventing Torture Tomorrow
Please join PHR for an event, Accountability Today: Preventing Torture Tomorrow, on June 1, 2011 in recognition of Torture Awareness Month.
New York Times: Call Torture by the Right Name
Over the weekend The New York Times published an editorial addressing public criticism for the paper's inconsistent use of the word "torture" to characterize the Bush Administration's interrogations techniques. Last week, PHR submitted a letter to the editor on this very topic.
Physicians for Human Rights Joins 25 Groups and Individuals in Calling for Inspector General Investigation into Extraordinary Rendition
Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) joined 20 other organizations and five individuals in urging the Department of Justice to refer the Administration's use of extraordinary rendition to the Inspectors General of the Defense Department, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Department of Justice, and any other department involved in allegations of abuse relating to extraordinary rendition.
Join PHR for a Public Forum: "When the State Makes Demands"
Boston Area Readers: PHR Invites You to a Public Forum.
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