US Army 15-6 Report of Abuse of Prisoners in Iraq (eBook)

Uncovering Atrocities: A Military Investigation into Prisoner Abuse during the Iraq War

Antonio M. Taguba (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2020
51 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406631283-1 (EAN)

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In "US Army 15-6 Report of Abuse of Prisoners in Iraq," Antonio M. Taguba presents a harrowing examination of the systemic abuses that occurred at the Abu Ghraib prison during the Iraq War. The report is an incisive account, marked by its stark, unembellished prose that captures the gravity of the infractions committed against detainees. Through meticulous documentation and witness testimonies, Taguba elucidates the failure of military oversight and the moral failures of individuals within the military hierarchy, placing this work within the broader context of wartime ethics and accountability. Antonio M. Taguba, a retired three-star general of the United States Army, was tasked with the investigation of prisoner mistreatment at Abu Ghraib. His insights are informed by both personal experience and a commitment to military integrity. Taguba's courageous decision to speak out against the abuses reveals his dedication to upholding justice and transparency, making his report an essential document in understanding the ramifications of war on human rights. This book is a vital read for scholars, military professionals, and anyone interested in the ethics of warfare and the complexities of military conduct. Taguba'Äôs findings prompt crucial reflections on accountability and governance, making "US Army 15-6 Report of Abuse of Prisoners in Iraq" a significant contribution to contemporary discussions of military ethics and human rights.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.12.2020
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Vergleichende Politikwissenschaften
• Schlagworte: Abu Ghraib accountability • Antonio Taguba • detainee mistreatment evidence • earth sciences • Government • historical military report • History of the British Isles • Human Rights Violations • investigative report • Iraq War • Iraq War documentation • Leaked classified documents • Military • Military Ethics • military ethics report • military intervention critique • Military justice • Non-fiction • prisoner abuse • prisoner treatment • prisoner treatment analysis • retired general insights • Society • systemic abuse investigation • United Kingdom • United States Military • US Army investigations • War Crimes • War Literature • Wars