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 |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Human rights, War on Terror |
| Published | London |
| Publisher | Faber & Faber |
Publication date | 2004 |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 168 |
| ISBN | 0571226701 |
| 973.931 | |
Synopsis edit
The 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 edit
In 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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