Torturing Iraqi Prisoners - Who's responsible ?
02 May, 2004
The whole world is outraged by the
pictures broadcasted on all major media networks, showing coalition forces torturing Iraqi prisoners in an inhumane and disgusting manner.
President George W. Bush also expressed "deep disgust" at the reported US abuse of Iraqi prisoners and said that stern action would be taken against the individuals responsible for these despicable acts.
"I share a deep disgust that those prisoners were treated the way they were treated," Bush said at the White House. "I didn't like it one bit.
"Their treatment does not reflect the nature of the American people,"
Chief of the General Staff of Britain, General Sir Michael Jackson also raised his voice against British Soldier involved in similar inhumane acts:
"If this is proven, the perpetrators are not fit to wear the Queen's uniform. They have besmirched the good name of the Army and its honour."
1. Do you think such pictures would help coalition forces to win the hearts of Iraqis ?
2. Do these pictures somehow reflect the overall morale of coalition forces in Iraq ?
3. Who should be responsible for such inhumane acts of coalition forces in Iraq ?
Picture Courtesy Daily Mirror : URINATED ON: A British soldier urinates on an Iraqi prisoner in a vile display of abuse. The captive was beaten and hurled from a moving truck. Army chiefs are investigating.
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