Guantánamo: America's War on Human Rights is a 2004 book by British investigative journalist and author David Rose.
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| Author | David Rose |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Human rights, War on Terror |
| Published | London |
| Publisher | Faber & Faber |
Publication date | 2004 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 168 |
| ISBN | 0571226701 |
| 973.931 | |
Synopsis
editThe book examines the detention of prisoners at the military prison in American-occupied Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. The author visits the camp and speaks to guards, officials and medical staff as well as released prisoners. The book reveals serious violations of human rights, including physical brutality, isolation and harassment.
Reception
editIn The New Zealand Herald John Freeman reviewed the book positively, writing 'Rose does a good job of making this faraway legal black hole come to life.'[1] Amnesty International listed the book as a useful resource.[2][3][4]
References
edit- ^ Freeman, John (16 December 2004). "David Rose: Guantanamo: America's war on human rights". The New Zealand Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ "National Security & Human Rights". Amnesty International USA. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ Lopate, Leonard (19 November 2004). "Inside Guantanamo". WNYC. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
- ^ Wides, Cara (26 February 2006). "Using terror to fight terror". The Guardian. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
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