Recently, President Bush issued an executive order outlining what parameters apply to the “CIA detention program.” The order came with classified guidance to the CIA that detailed what specific techniques were available to the CIA beyond those allowed by the Army Field Manual.
These techniques likely violate the ban on cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, and, especially when used in combination, could amount to torture. In addition, these techniques are being applied to a program of enforced disappearance and secret detentions in violation of international law. Urge the Senate to end torture in CIA black sites.
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