Iraqis Tortured by US Forces “Still Have No Clear Path” to Justice or Redress

A report by Human Rights Watch found Iraqis tortured by U.S. forces 20 years ago have yet to receive any compensation.

Attempts by some Iraqis to pursue redress through the U.S. court system have also failed. According to HRW, “the U.S. Justice Department has repeatedly dismissed such cases using a 1946that preserves U.S. forces’ immunity for ‘any claim arising out of the combatant activities of the military or naval forces, or the Coast Guard, during time of war.'”

“U.S. authorities should initiate appropriate prosecutions against anyone implicated, whatever their rank or position,” said Yager. “The U.S. should provide compensation, recognition, and official apologies to survivors of abuse and their families.”To be brutally honest, Truthout is behind on our fundraising goals for the year. There are a lot of reasons why.

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