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Sexual violence has always been a part of empire
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/09/senate-cia-report_n_6270138.htmlThe study reveals several gruesome instances of torture by mid-level CIA officers who participated in the program, including threats of sexual violence using a broomstick and the use of "rectal hydration" in instances of harsh interrogations that lasted for days or weeks on end. And, contrary to the agency's prior insistence that only three detainees were subject to waterboarding, the Senate report suggests it was likely used on more detainees.
The second the admin started pushing back on releasing the report I knew there was sexual violence involved. I would also not be surprised if there were religious-focused abuses that we don't know about (defacing Qur'ans, force-feeding haram foods, etc.).
This needs to not end up like Abu Ghraib, blamed on some hapless PFC. This was a policy (it always is; it's a very predictable consequence of empire), and it needs criminal charges filed.
