After September 11, 2001, U.S. officials authorized the cruel treatment and torture of prisoners held in Afghanistan, Iraq, Guantanamo, and the CIA's secret prisons overseas.

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DOD memorandum referring accusations of abuse. The referral relates to a Guantanamo detainee's allegations that he was beaten while in custody in Afghanistan. Attached is a summary of an interview with the detainee.
Dec. 21, 2005
Non-legal Memo
Physical assault
A detainee at Guantanamo made an allegation of abuse during his detainment in a U.S. Controlled detention facility in Afghanistan and a US Navy Vessel. This memo is a referral of that allegation.
A detainee at Guantanamo made an allegation of abuse during his detainment in Guantanamo. This memo is a referral of that allegation.
This Army Officer is requesting an investigation into alleged abuse of detainee in Afghanistan, while aboard USS Pelilieu and Bataan and in Guantanamo be undertaken.
A detainee at Guantanamo made an allegation of abuse during his detainment in a U.S. Controlled detention facility in Afghanistan. This memo is a referral of that allegation.
A detainee at Guantanamo made an allegation of abuse during his detainment in a U.S. Controlled detention facility in Afghanistan. This memo is a referral of that allegation.
US personnel captured an Afghani male, 25-27 years of age on or about 11/04/03. When processed by USSF medical staff, he had several bruises to his hips, groin and buttocks area (some severe to minor) and numerous burns to his chest. The Staff ...
Dec. 21, 2005
Non-legal Memo, Investigative File, Photograph
Other
This memo is to provide guidance and clarity as to the interview & interrogation techniques permitted to be used on Guantanamo detainees. There is a limiting principle outlined and general observations on the use and effectiveness of SERE as a ...
Dec. 21, 2005
Non-legal Memo
SERE
Punch list for collection of documents relating to detainee operations at 501st Military Police Division Interrogation Facility.
DoD Questionnaire: Questions for Officers concerning their observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in response to the accusations of detainee abuse ...