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Israel Accused Of Torturing UN Workers To Obtain False Testimony About UNRWA

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1778 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Torture Israel UN Hamas Media
  1. UNRWA staff were reportedly tortured by Israeli forces to obtain false testimonies about the agency's ties with Hamas.
  2. The information ecosystem can sometimes prioritize certain narratives over others, with allegations against enemies receiving more attention than evidence against those in power.
  3. The media coverage around this incident highlights potential biases and disparities in how news is reported and prioritized.

CIA agent used a dog named Volodia to rape innocent people (male & female): LA Times

Global Community Weekly (GloCom) • 39 implied HN points • 22 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Torture Human Rights Historical Events Government National Security
  1. The CIA practiced using a dog to rape innocent people in the 1970s.
  2. Gina Haspel, a former CIA Director, was friends with a CIA agent involved in the dog raping practice.
  3. The article raises concerns about the lack of accountability for past torture practices and the need for national dialogue.

THE FIRE ANTS OF GUANTÁNAMO BAY

Seymour Hersh • 45 implied HN points • 24 May 23
🌍 World Politics Torture Counterterrorism
  1. Hambali, a detainee at Guantánamo Bay, has been a controversial figure for the US due to his alleged ties to terrorism.
  2. Hambali's arrest and detention led to key intelligence on Al Qaeda's operational activities in Southeast Asia.
  3. The interrogation tactics used on Hambali raised concerns and became a point of contention within the CIA.
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