Changes to the case in President Obama's first 100 days
Whilst the situation for Abu Zubaydah himself has not changed significantly since President Obama took office, further details have emerged about his treatment and that of other CIA detainees, triggering widespread debate on accountability, and possible investigations and prosecutions of those responsible.
A leaked ICRC report of its interviews with Abu Zubaydah and other "high value" detainees states that "the ill-treatment to which they were subjected while held in the CIA program, either singly or in combination, constituted torture". US Justice Department memos made public on 16 April 2009, reveal that Abu Zubaydah was subjected 83 times to "water-boarding", a torture technique that simulates drowning. Both President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder have recognised that water-boarding constitutes torture. They are bound under international law to ensure full investigation and accountability under international law.
The review of conditions at Guantanamo ordered by President Obama urged that steps be taken to "increase detainee-to-detainee contact" in Camp 7. It is not known if these recommendations have been acted upon.
A special prosecutor is currently investigating whether the destruction of the CIA videotapes constituted a crime. The investigation has been ongoing for 15 months.
Changes to the case in President Obama's first 100 days
Whilst the situation for Abu Zubaydah himself has not changed significantly since President Obama took office, further details have emerged about his treatment and that of other CIA detainees, triggering widespread debate on accountability, and possible investigations and prosecutions of those responsible.
A leaked ICRC report of its interviews with Abu Zubaydah and other "high value" detainees states that "the ill-treatment to which they were subjected while held in the CIA program, either singly or in combination, constituted torture". US Justice Department memos made public on 16 April 2009, reveal that Abu Zubaydah was subjected 83 times to "water-boarding", a torture technique that simulates drowning. Both President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder have recognised that water-boarding constitutes torture. They are bound under international law to ensure full investigation and accountability under international law.
The review of conditions at Guantanamo ordered by President Obama urged that steps be taken to "increase detainee-to-detainee contact" in Camp 7. It is not known if these recommendations have been acted upon.
A special prosecutor is currently investigating whether the destruction of the CIA videotapes constituted a crime. The investigation has been ongoing for 15 months.
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