detainee treatment

His wife, Evgenia, calls on the global democratic community to stand with her husband and others fighting Putin's repression.

After Navalny's death, one of Putin's many political prisoners urgently needs the US to designate him as "unlawfully or wrongfully detained."

Guantanamo continues to cause profound damage both inside and outside of its walls. The steps to close the facility are there for the taking.

As we mark the 22nd anniversary of Guantanamo, we have an obligation to look to the long-term to support the victims of torture.

The Biden administration's willingness to open itself up to difficult external scrutiny should be commended, but the UN Special Rapporteur's findings should also be a wakeup call…

The United States should make good on its commitment to follow through on the Special Rapporteur's Guantanamo report.

Culturally competent medical care, including to the extent possible care provided by independent medical experts of the detainees’ nationalities, is needed at Guantanamo now.

To be an effective leader, the United States must honor its commitments under the Convention Against Torture.

After 20 years, continued Guantanamo detention is unjustifiable.

The demonstrated effectiveness of evidence-based methods strengthens the argument against torture and ill-treatment.

Defense Secretary Austin should convene an expert panel to ensure that methods used are informed by current science.

New guidance points the way to scientifically sound, lawful, human rights-compliant, and effective practices.