As new details come to light over the CIAs use of torture, calls for accountability for US political leaders who sanctioned these disturbing practices have never been stronger. A new op-ed by David Tolbert, President of ICTJ, lays out what the US must do next: How can it be that the United States, which so prides itself on its traditions of respect for the rule of law and human rights, simply turn a blind eye on this deep stain on its record without the resonance of hypocrisy? The starting point is straightforward: acknowledge the truth, hold the principal perpetrators accountable, and provide redress to the victims. Anything less will be seen as window dressing.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 16:39:38 +0000
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