The hipocrisy of it all
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The hypocrisy is mind boggling…The US prosecuted a citizen of another country for torture, crimes against humanity and war crimes but its own citizens remain free to commit the same crimes.
Taylor’s son jailed for 97 years
“Chuckie” Taylor, the son of former Liberian President Charles Taylor has been sentenced by a US court to 97 years in prison for torture.
It is the first time a US court applied a 1994 law allowing the prosecution of citizens who commit torture overseas.
Chuckie Taylor, 31, who headed a notorious paramilitary unit during his father’s rule, said he would appeal.
Charles Taylor is on trial at a court in The Hague - he denies 11 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes.
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Estimated number of juveniles whom the United States has detained as enemy combatants since 2002: 2,500
Minimum number of detainees who were tortured to death in U.S. custody: 8
Minimum number of extraordinary renditions that the United States has made since 2006: 200
When will we punish our politicians responsible for torture, crimes against humanity and war crimes?