Post by No one should be treated on Jul 15, 2005 15:42:55 GMT -5
"No one should be treated in the way they are treated in Cuba. The Americans, how they are treating people, they are terrorists. They have no humanity."
(Mamdouh Habib, former Guantanamo detainee)
Prison Governor Threatens To Kill British Men
The three British men: Maajid Nawaz (27 married with one child), Ian Nisbet (30 married with one child) and Reza Pankhurst (30, married with two children) who were arrested, tortured and eventually charged and sentenced to 5 years [for carrying peaceful political thoughts] have been threatened by the Prison Authorities with death!
Prisoners Hisham Diab, Ian Nisbet have been locked in solitary confinement, no lights, no toilet, no fans (at a temperature of) more than 40 degrees C [for simply disputing with an officer]
Hisham Diab was attacked by several officers beaten on head with a belt, punched, kicked, by the [Rais al Mabahith] Head of Investigations. A Doctor has confirmed last night he has 5 broken ribs [3 on the left, 2 on the right] and a suspected broken arm, and should be taken for x- rays immediately. The prison is refusing!
The Head of Prison said that the British Government was consulted and consented to the placing of Ian Nisbet in the illegal conditions which are against (all standards of) Human Rights.
The head of prison threatened Mr Nawaz with death if he tried to interfere or raise escalate issue & told him "Killing prisoners is not a crime in Egypt".
This complaint was said in front of several officers under his command, so it is NOT safe in this prison.
They also threatened to send (arrange for) criminals [murderers etc] to fight and stab us (etc).
As a result of these threats and beatings the men and many other prisoners are on a group hunger strike.
The situation is dire. Click here to read more about the case and what you can do to help
British Detainee in Iraq Injured, Rights Denied
British Muslim detained in Iraq, Mobeen Muneef, has been shot in the back and moved, within the Bucca detention facility, to Camp 6: the "punishment" camp. He has not received medical treatment, and has been denied access to the Red Cross, his family, and to his writing and reading materials. He could face transfer to the notorious Abu Ghraib.
Read the summary of the last consular visit to Mobeen in May.
ACT NOW!
Interviews
Interview with Julian Hayes
Julian Hayes is the founding partner of Hayes, Burcombe and Co solicitors and a highly experienced criminal lawyer. He specialises in serious crime and childcare matters. He recently representated Sidali Feddag, the youngest of those charged and acquitted in the so-called Ricin plot. In this interview with Cageprisoners.com, Julian Hayes exposes the truth behind this case, which has, from the start, been hugely exaggerated and used for political ends. He also highlights the Government's plans to deport the men, in spite of being exonerated, to countries where they will most certainly be tortured.
Related:
(The ‘Ricin’ Case) - ‘The Aftermath’
by Julian Hayes
Events
Birmingham Guantanamo Campaign National Conference
The Birmingham Guantanamo Campaign is organising a conference for the 16th July 2005, in Birmingham to discuss the threats to our liberties here and and internationally.
Campaigns
Ali Timimi Sentencing
On Wednesday at 10 AM, Dr. Ali Al-Timimi will appear before Judge Brinkema for sentencing.
From Behind Bars
The Stone of Justice
by Babar Ahmad
Justice is a bedrock of every successful nation, society and civilisation. Justice, especially when given to the poor and downtrodden, creates an atmosphere of secure, peaceful coexistence in which not only the people, but the society itself prospers for the good of humankind.
Legal Issues
An Open Letter to John Yoo
Behind The 'Torture Memos'
by John Yoo
As attorney general confirmation hearings begin for Alberto Gonzales, Boalt Law School professor John Yoo defends wartime policy
Downloads
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - Mohammad Sarwar
There is a fundamental principle that everyone is innocent until proven guilty.
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - Shahid Malik
The four Muslim representatives will make sure that the best interests of the Muslim people are always protected in their agenda.
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - George Galloway
Four Muslim MPs have been voted in as part of the Labour government. What is the point of voting for the Muslim MPs, if they are not able to stand up for the Muslim community correctly over issues that are obviously affecting them so greatly? What is the point of keeping these Muslim MPs when they cannot deal with a situation like that of Babar’s which is so clear cut?
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - Gareth Crossman
Alongside the Extradition Treaty, is the Extradition Act. There may be some safeguards within the act that lawyers can turn to in order to provide a bar to extradition and stem the one way traffic to the US.
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - Gareth Pierce
Babar Ahmad’s extradition is a shortcut around safeguards. It is not a time for shortcuts. By allowing Babar to be extradited, we acquiesce all of the human rights abuses by America around the world. The US conscience is found within its constitution, they have completely lost their way, the UK government and judiciary should not follow suit.
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - Yvonne Ridley
There are many prisoners who have been incarcerated for many years without trial. One example is Rachid Ramda who has spent to last ten years without any kind of trial being allowed. With all the extraditions that are taking place, what is even more worrying is the kind of atrocities they will be subjected to once they arrive at their place of extradition.
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - Sadiq Khan
The main issue at hand is that a foreign government is trying to claim jurisdiction over a UK citizen. What the Early Day Motion helps to do, is to crystallise what it is that needs to be tackled.
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - Lord Goodhart
The Liberal Democrats have taken very strong issue with these cases. They have always been against the Labour government’s policy on extradition.
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - Boris Johnson
There are serious injustices taking place which not only apply to the Enron 3 but also Babar Ahmad. All of those facing extradition are being done so despite being accused of crimes that took place in the United Kingdom contrary to UK law.
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - Q&A
Articles
Idir’s Family…Collateral Damage of Guantanamo
by Wael Kurdi
Despite the distance separating them, Um Mohammad and her husband, Mustafa Ait Idir, are close in their sufferings.
How Long in Solitary Confinement?
by Elisabeth Khan
My son has been held in solitary confinement in a prison in Virginia since April 4th, 2005. I am amazed that this is happening to a United States citizen.
Only in Canada: When Torture Becomes A Public Relations Problem
by Matthew Behrens
Federal Government Admits It Doesn't Even Have Enough Information to Lay a Criminal Charge Against Hassan Almrei, Held Almost Four Years in Solitary Confinement Without Charge or Bail on Secret "Evidence" Neither He nor his Lawyer is Allowed to See. Almrei still fighting deportation to torture in Syria.
The Reality of This Barbaric Bombing
by Robert Fisk
If we are fighting insurgency in Iraq, what makes us think insurgency won’t come to us?
Torture and Accountability
by Elizabeth Holtzman
Although the terrible revelations of torture at Abu Ghraib hit the front pages in April 2004, no senior officials in the US military or the Bush Administration have yet been held accountable. Nonetheless, higher-ups can be held to account.
Terrorism: The Destruction of Ideals or Acts of Revenge?
by Asim Qureshi
These dates will be remembered for many years to come. It may be so, that the ripples caused from these dates will mean that they will never be forgotten. The destruction of so many innocent lives has led to intense questioning through one simple word…why?
An Innocent Man's Freedom Lost at Guantanamo
How long will Murat Kurnaz being forced to pay with his lifetime for the mistakes of others?
Blair Put Us In The Firing Line
by Faisal Bodi
The war on Iraq made the attack on London inevitable
The Price of Occupation
by Tariq Ali
At the beginning of the G8, Blair suggested that "poverty was the cause of terrorism". It is not so. The principal cause of this violence is the violence being inflicted on the people of the Muslim world. And unless this is recognised, the horrors will continue
US “Democracy” in Iraq: Death Squads, Torture and Terror
by James Cogan
On July 1, the WSWS wrote on the evidence gathered by Knight Ridder journalists that substantiated the widespread allegations that US-backed forces are carrying out the extra-judicial killing of suspected opponents of the US occupation.
[More Articles at Cageprisoners.com]
News
GUANTANAMO
General Rejects Call to Penalize Ex-Guantanamo Prison Chief
Guantanamo Probe Finds Violations
US Military Replaces Guantanamo Commander
Pentagon Says Dozens of Guantanamo Detainees Could Be Released Pending Home Government Assurances
Montrealer Sold To U.S. Troops
Hicks Needs More Than Vegemite, Says Habib
Dennis Touches Cuba, Hits Guantanamo Base
Protect Khadr From Questions at Guantanamo, Lawyer Asks
Belgian Lawmaker Urges Gitmo Be Shuttered
Psychologists Warned on Role in Detentions
OSCE Pushes For Guant?namo Visit
UK
London Bombers Were 'British Born'
Clarke Presses For EU Fingerprint Plan
Blair Seeks To Tackle Extremism
UK To Urge Terror Asset Seizure
UK Urging E-mail Data Retention
Laws To Foil Terror Plotters Could Be Rushed Through
Heathrow Arrests 'Not Connected' To London Attacks
Clarke Set To Rush Through Emergency Arrest Powers
Fears Over 'Condoning Attacks' Law
Hamza Appears At Start of Trial
MISCELLANEOUS
Four Terror Suspects Escape in Afghanistan
Iraq Detainees Suffocate in Heat
U.S. Frees More Taliban Suspects in Afghanistan
U.S. Holding 5 Americans for Iraq Activity
Spain Wraps Up 9/11 Terror Trial
[More News on the War on Terror at Cageprisoners.com]
(Mamdouh Habib, former Guantanamo detainee)
Prison Governor Threatens To Kill British Men
The three British men: Maajid Nawaz (27 married with one child), Ian Nisbet (30 married with one child) and Reza Pankhurst (30, married with two children) who were arrested, tortured and eventually charged and sentenced to 5 years [for carrying peaceful political thoughts] have been threatened by the Prison Authorities with death!
Prisoners Hisham Diab, Ian Nisbet have been locked in solitary confinement, no lights, no toilet, no fans (at a temperature of) more than 40 degrees C [for simply disputing with an officer]
Hisham Diab was attacked by several officers beaten on head with a belt, punched, kicked, by the [Rais al Mabahith] Head of Investigations. A Doctor has confirmed last night he has 5 broken ribs [3 on the left, 2 on the right] and a suspected broken arm, and should be taken for x- rays immediately. The prison is refusing!
The Head of Prison said that the British Government was consulted and consented to the placing of Ian Nisbet in the illegal conditions which are against (all standards of) Human Rights.
The head of prison threatened Mr Nawaz with death if he tried to interfere or raise escalate issue & told him "Killing prisoners is not a crime in Egypt".
This complaint was said in front of several officers under his command, so it is NOT safe in this prison.
They also threatened to send (arrange for) criminals [murderers etc] to fight and stab us (etc).
As a result of these threats and beatings the men and many other prisoners are on a group hunger strike.
The situation is dire. Click here to read more about the case and what you can do to help
British Detainee in Iraq Injured, Rights Denied
British Muslim detained in Iraq, Mobeen Muneef, has been shot in the back and moved, within the Bucca detention facility, to Camp 6: the "punishment" camp. He has not received medical treatment, and has been denied access to the Red Cross, his family, and to his writing and reading materials. He could face transfer to the notorious Abu Ghraib.
Read the summary of the last consular visit to Mobeen in May.
ACT NOW!
Interviews
Interview with Julian Hayes
Julian Hayes is the founding partner of Hayes, Burcombe and Co solicitors and a highly experienced criminal lawyer. He specialises in serious crime and childcare matters. He recently representated Sidali Feddag, the youngest of those charged and acquitted in the so-called Ricin plot. In this interview with Cageprisoners.com, Julian Hayes exposes the truth behind this case, which has, from the start, been hugely exaggerated and used for political ends. He also highlights the Government's plans to deport the men, in spite of being exonerated, to countries where they will most certainly be tortured.
Related:
(The ‘Ricin’ Case) - ‘The Aftermath’
by Julian Hayes
Events
Birmingham Guantanamo Campaign National Conference
The Birmingham Guantanamo Campaign is organising a conference for the 16th July 2005, in Birmingham to discuss the threats to our liberties here and and internationally.
Campaigns
Ali Timimi Sentencing
On Wednesday at 10 AM, Dr. Ali Al-Timimi will appear before Judge Brinkema for sentencing.
From Behind Bars
The Stone of Justice
by Babar Ahmad
Justice is a bedrock of every successful nation, society and civilisation. Justice, especially when given to the poor and downtrodden, creates an atmosphere of secure, peaceful coexistence in which not only the people, but the society itself prospers for the good of humankind.
Legal Issues
An Open Letter to John Yoo
Behind The 'Torture Memos'
by John Yoo
As attorney general confirmation hearings begin for Alberto Gonzales, Boalt Law School professor John Yoo defends wartime policy
Downloads
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - Mohammad Sarwar
There is a fundamental principle that everyone is innocent until proven guilty.
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - Shahid Malik
The four Muslim representatives will make sure that the best interests of the Muslim people are always protected in their agenda.
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - George Galloway
Four Muslim MPs have been voted in as part of the Labour government. What is the point of voting for the Muslim MPs, if they are not able to stand up for the Muslim community correctly over issues that are obviously affecting them so greatly? What is the point of keeping these Muslim MPs when they cannot deal with a situation like that of Babar’s which is so clear cut?
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - Gareth Crossman
Alongside the Extradition Treaty, is the Extradition Act. There may be some safeguards within the act that lawyers can turn to in order to provide a bar to extradition and stem the one way traffic to the US.
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - Gareth Pierce
Babar Ahmad’s extradition is a shortcut around safeguards. It is not a time for shortcuts. By allowing Babar to be extradited, we acquiesce all of the human rights abuses by America around the world. The US conscience is found within its constitution, they have completely lost their way, the UK government and judiciary should not follow suit.
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - Yvonne Ridley
There are many prisoners who have been incarcerated for many years without trial. One example is Rachid Ramda who has spent to last ten years without any kind of trial being allowed. With all the extraditions that are taking place, what is even more worrying is the kind of atrocities they will be subjected to once they arrive at their place of extradition.
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - Sadiq Khan
The main issue at hand is that a foreign government is trying to claim jurisdiction over a UK citizen. What the Early Day Motion helps to do, is to crystallise what it is that needs to be tackled.
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - Lord Goodhart
The Liberal Democrats have taken very strong issue with these cases. They have always been against the Labour government’s policy on extradition.
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - Boris Johnson
There are serious injustices taking place which not only apply to the Enron 3 but also Babar Ahmad. All of those facing extradition are being done so despite being accused of crimes that took place in the United Kingdom contrary to UK law.
‘Extradition Independence from the USA’ Public Meeting at the House of Commons - Q&A
Articles
Idir’s Family…Collateral Damage of Guantanamo
by Wael Kurdi
Despite the distance separating them, Um Mohammad and her husband, Mustafa Ait Idir, are close in their sufferings.
How Long in Solitary Confinement?
by Elisabeth Khan
My son has been held in solitary confinement in a prison in Virginia since April 4th, 2005. I am amazed that this is happening to a United States citizen.
Only in Canada: When Torture Becomes A Public Relations Problem
by Matthew Behrens
Federal Government Admits It Doesn't Even Have Enough Information to Lay a Criminal Charge Against Hassan Almrei, Held Almost Four Years in Solitary Confinement Without Charge or Bail on Secret "Evidence" Neither He nor his Lawyer is Allowed to See. Almrei still fighting deportation to torture in Syria.
The Reality of This Barbaric Bombing
by Robert Fisk
If we are fighting insurgency in Iraq, what makes us think insurgency won’t come to us?
Torture and Accountability
by Elizabeth Holtzman
Although the terrible revelations of torture at Abu Ghraib hit the front pages in April 2004, no senior officials in the US military or the Bush Administration have yet been held accountable. Nonetheless, higher-ups can be held to account.
Terrorism: The Destruction of Ideals or Acts of Revenge?
by Asim Qureshi
These dates will be remembered for many years to come. It may be so, that the ripples caused from these dates will mean that they will never be forgotten. The destruction of so many innocent lives has led to intense questioning through one simple word…why?
An Innocent Man's Freedom Lost at Guantanamo
How long will Murat Kurnaz being forced to pay with his lifetime for the mistakes of others?
Blair Put Us In The Firing Line
by Faisal Bodi
The war on Iraq made the attack on London inevitable
The Price of Occupation
by Tariq Ali
At the beginning of the G8, Blair suggested that "poverty was the cause of terrorism". It is not so. The principal cause of this violence is the violence being inflicted on the people of the Muslim world. And unless this is recognised, the horrors will continue
US “Democracy” in Iraq: Death Squads, Torture and Terror
by James Cogan
On July 1, the WSWS wrote on the evidence gathered by Knight Ridder journalists that substantiated the widespread allegations that US-backed forces are carrying out the extra-judicial killing of suspected opponents of the US occupation.
[More Articles at Cageprisoners.com]
News
GUANTANAMO
General Rejects Call to Penalize Ex-Guantanamo Prison Chief
Guantanamo Probe Finds Violations
US Military Replaces Guantanamo Commander
Pentagon Says Dozens of Guantanamo Detainees Could Be Released Pending Home Government Assurances
Montrealer Sold To U.S. Troops
Hicks Needs More Than Vegemite, Says Habib
Dennis Touches Cuba, Hits Guantanamo Base
Protect Khadr From Questions at Guantanamo, Lawyer Asks
Belgian Lawmaker Urges Gitmo Be Shuttered
Psychologists Warned on Role in Detentions
OSCE Pushes For Guant?namo Visit
UK
London Bombers Were 'British Born'
Clarke Presses For EU Fingerprint Plan
Blair Seeks To Tackle Extremism
UK To Urge Terror Asset Seizure
UK Urging E-mail Data Retention
Laws To Foil Terror Plotters Could Be Rushed Through
Heathrow Arrests 'Not Connected' To London Attacks
Clarke Set To Rush Through Emergency Arrest Powers
Fears Over 'Condoning Attacks' Law
Hamza Appears At Start of Trial
MISCELLANEOUS
Four Terror Suspects Escape in Afghanistan
Iraq Detainees Suffocate in Heat
U.S. Frees More Taliban Suspects in Afghanistan
U.S. Holding 5 Americans for Iraq Activity
Spain Wraps Up 9/11 Terror Trial
[More News on the War on Terror at Cageprisoners.com]