Irene Khan the Secretary General of Amnesty International writes to Secretary of defense Donald Rumsfeld condemning the use of hoods when transporting and interrogating detainees. Ms. Khan states that the hooding and blindfolding of detainees is considered a violation of international law, should not be allowed and urges humane treatment of those in custody "with full respect for USA's obligations under international standards". They also ask for "clarification of the legal status” of those detained.