The Crimes of the Civilized Empire: An Eyewitness Account of U.S. Military Torture in Iraq

Author: Wang Peng
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: On April 28, 2004, the American CBS Broadcasting Company publicly released photos of U.S. soldiers torturing prisoners in the media, causing shock worldwide. This book provides a comprehensive and in-depth analysis and commentary on the prisoner abuse incident. It reviews the triggering events of the incident and its global impact, offering a rational and historical perspective on the abuse incident. The book analyzes the causes of the abuse incident, its effects, and the responsibilities the United States should bear. It also dissects the hypocrisy of some U.S. politicians' claims of human rights, democracy, and freedom, revealing the double standards of the U.S. as a human rights guardian and the dual faces of Lady Liberty.