CIA counterterrorism activities report [US DOJ]

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CIA counterterrorism activities report [US DOJ]

August 24, 2009 08:45:00 pm

Counterterrorism Detention and Interrogation Activities (September 2001-October 2003), US Department of Justice, released August 24, 2009 [detailing controversial interrogation techniques used on detained terror suspects].

Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here. Latest commentary available here. JURIST has more on the controversial interrogation techniques authorized by the Bush administration.

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