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Human Rights Violations at Guantanamo Bay, 2005.
This paper contends that the continued detention of the Guantanamo Bay prisoners without trial is a violation of international and U.S. law and of their human rights.
835 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that, since January 2002, hundreds of foreign nationals are being held in prison camps at the Guantanamo Bay U.S. Naval Base without access to any court, legal counsel or family visits because the U.S. government classifies the prisoners as illegal enemy combatants, while refusing to bring them before a "competent tribunal" to determine their status, as required by Article 5 of the Third Geneva Convention. The author points out that list of human rights abuses by the U.S. authorities at the Guantanamo Bay prison camps is long and scandalous starting with their transportation to the makeshift "X-Ray Camp" in January 2002, when prisoners from Afghanistan were shifted in airplanes while being chained and shackled and forced to wear painted goggles and earmuffs so they could not see or hear anything. The paper contends that, if the U.S. administration is interested in restoring its credibility, it should put the Guantanamo prisoners on trial under the due process of law or release them immediately.
Table of Contents
Status of Prisoners Not Revealed
Illegal Position of US Authorities
Human Rights Abuses at Guantanamo Bay
Conclusion
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"In November 2001, President Bush signed a Military Order for the setting up of military commissions to try the detainees at Guantanamo Bay; the commissions were given the powers to hand down death sentences against whose decision there was no right of appeal to any court. The first trials under the Commission were scheduled for December 2004 and would have been a mockery of the U.S. Justice System as the commissions lacked independence; the defendants had no right to choose their own counsel for an effective defense; and lower standards of evidence were acceptable to the commissions including evidence extracted under torture or coercion. This order too was ruled as illegal on November 9, 2004 when a U.S. District Court Judge held that the Bush Administration had overstepped its authority to try such prisoners as enemy combatants in a military tribunal while denying them access to the evidence used against them. The U.S. government has appealed against the ruling."
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Human Rights of Detainees, 2007.
An analysis of the effects of the United States policy on detainees in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
4,958 words (approx. 19.8 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 125.95
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This paper discusses the human rights of prisoners of war. Particularly, the paper focuses on the rights of detainees of the United States government in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The paper discusses the differences between the application of the US Constitutional law by the US Courts and the relevant international human rights law for dealing with the detainees. It concludes by discussing the implications for the United States of their policies.
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Introduction
Analysis
Conclusion
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"As regards the writ of habeas corpus, in case the US Courts found authority, there are chances that it will possibly be debated that the President's Military Order dated 13 November 2001 has kept in abeyance the right of the prisoner to apply for habeas corpus. As per the provisions of 7(b) (2) of the Military Order, it lays down that the person shall not have the power to look for any solution or keep any proceeding, directly or indirectly, or to possess any such solution or any events or keep record of any events on the behalf of the person in any court inside the United States. But the Constitution of the US maintains that the right of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be discontinued for the time being except in cases of mutiny or incursion, the exigencies of public safety might demand it."
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Human Rights Violations, 2005.
Examines and compares human rights violations towards Jews in Nazi Germany and the population of Chechnya.
5,900 words (approx. 23.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 140.95
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Two great examples of far-reaching human rights violations that have been studied extensively are the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany, as well as the violations in Chechnya. These two major human rights violations have been viewed quite often throughout the international community. There have been many hours of investigation put into finding and understanding the origins, dimensions, and outcomes of both of these ruthless acts of violence. By comparing the two, this paper provides insight into how these violations first began and all the dimensions associated with the two. It also provides insight into how the human rights movement began and how it has looked to solve these problems.
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"The combat between federal forces and Chechen rebels has for the most part ceased over the last few years yet the disappearances, torture, and summary execution of detainees continue. The type of fighting has changed from the classical war and has turned into a "dirty war, where human rights violations and not the conquest or defense of territory are the main goals" (Denber). Criminal investigations into disappearances have been very ineffective and poorly enforced and innocent people continue being severely tortured and killed, and the perpetrators easily get away with it."
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Human Rights Violations, 2000.
A look at the history and causes of human rights violations.
1,513 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 4 sources, $ 49.95
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This is a personal paper looking at human rights issues. The author looks at trends in human rights violations stating that a majority of them occur in a region and/or time period where there is little political stability, ethnic or religious issues or just plain civil war.
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"To understand the conditions in which a human rights violation would not occur we must first address what a human rights violation is and its function in societies. In class we discussed the idea of first, second, and third generation rights. The first generation rights encompass political and civil rights. Economic and social rights are explained in the second-generation rights. Development and self-determination are covered in the third generation of rights. All three generations outline a human?s inherently given rights according to where they are born and the culture that they stem. These rights are supposed to be guaranteed by the governments in which they live under. However, there are times in history when those rights have been purposefully violated in order to benefit another group of the society. When this happens it is said that a human rights violation has occurred. In short, one group?s rights being sacrificed for another group?s rights."
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Human Rights Violations in China, 2002.
A discussion on whether human rights violations in China have affected any relationship with the United States.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper is an examination of the effect that China's long history of human rights violations has had on relations with the United States. It asserts that there has been no real or lasting impact. In nations where our objections have weight, such issues do come to play. But, in China, where the U.S. has no real power, such change is virtually impossible. Therefore, this paper asserts that the process of developing an economic foothold in China (as politically we are no where in that nation) is the only viable way to insinuate ourselves into the Chinese theater and thus change the story for all of the helpless Chinese victims of an unsympathetic government.
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The United Nations and Human Rights Violations, 2002.
A description of how the United Nations has dealt with human rights violations.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper discusses how the United Nations has dealt with two international human rights violations--torture and religious intolerance. It shows how in these specific areas the UN has not been successful and examines why.
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"In the section of the United Nations' report devoted to torture, it is noted that over the years there have been a significant number of cases in which torture victims are from minority racial or ethnic groups. The report says that members of racial or ethnic groups are not usually subjected to particular forms of torture applied uniquely to them because they are members of these groups. However, minorities and members of ethnic groups are disproportionately subjected to torture. Also, ethnic differences may often contribute to the process of the dehumanization of the victim, as ethnicity and race are seen by some law enforcement officials as indicators of criminality and often lead to a harsher treatment."
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Human Rights Violations in the U.S.A., 2004.
This paper discusses several cases of violations of human rights and of civil liberties in the U.S.A.
3,820 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 104.95
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This paper explains that the term "human rights" is clarified as a set of human behavioral patterns that are bound together in a legal document enunciating the manner in which one person must treat the other person. The author presents many cases, which demonstrate that some of the most common cases of human rights violations can be found in the prisons. The paper examines a document by China, which states, despite the position taken by the U.S.A. as a world leader in the issue of human rights, the U.S. has many violations and has actually accomplished nothing more than to distort severely the human rights conditions in several different countries by stating that they are neglecting the issue of granting human rights to its citizens when, in fact, it is U.S.A. that is actually doing this.
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"However, time has changed this; now African-Americans are considered a part of the soil of the United States, and they can cast their votes without fear of repercussions. They are also allowed, unlike as in the past, to occupy positions of high literary standing, at par with the 'whites'. The important 'Voting Rights Act' was passed in the year 1965, and this was one of the most important acts ever to defend the civil rights and liberties of an individual in the United States of America. The Act has been broadened over the years to accommodate various changes, and it facilitates the appointment of officials to ensure that the terms and conditions within are carried out to the letter. The VRA not only ensures that more voters cast their votes after registering, but also sees to it that people of African-American descent are also elected to office, a hitherto unheard of occurrence."
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Guantanamo Bay and the Status of Detainees, 2006.
A review of various news articles reporting the situation of the Guantanamo Bay detainees and a history of the Guantanamo Bay crisis.
5,443 words (approx. 21.8 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 133.95
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This paper takes a look at the status of the Guantanamo Bay detainees as depicted in various news reports. The paper reports how, according to 'Amnesty International', many of these alleged detainees are in fact, not "enemy combatants" but ordinary people being held "in a legal black hole, many without access to any court, legal counsel or family visits". The paper takes a look at the history of the situation, and events leading up to the crisis in Guantanamo Bay.
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Introduction
History of Guantanamo Bay
The Issues
Torture and Abuse of Prisoners
Discussion
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"Although President Bush has said publicly, "the United States reaffirms its commitment to the worldwide elimination of torture... freedom from torture is an inalienable human right, and we are committed to building a world where human rights are respected and protected by the rule of law," his administration has actually fostered and encouraged it. Harold Koh (2005) suggests that after the 9/11 attack the administration had the opportunity to set up a democratic long-range plan for controlling terrorism. Instead, the administration looked for shortcuts, and torture was one of them, "a substitute for multilateral police work; the uncertainties of intelligence gathering; the expense of guarding ports, reservoirs, and transportation centers; and the financial regulation necessary to cut off the funding of terrorist groups" (p. 7)."
"Koh (2005) testified before the Senate that the torturing at Guantanamo Bay is done with government authorization. Members of the Bush administration developed a torture policy and a legal rationale for torture was created. In his message to the Senate, Koh states: "Torture and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment are both illegal and totally abhorrent to our values and constitutional traditions. No constitutional authority licenses the president to authorize the torture and cruel treatment of prisoners, even when he acts as commander-in-chief"(p. 8). He went on to say that mistreatment of prisoners also violates the Geneva Convention agreement, under which our own troops are protected from similar treatment. "
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The Media and Human Rights Violations in the Balkans, 2002.
A focuses on "The New York Times" coverage of genocide in the Balkan regions and Slobodan Milosevic.
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Focuses on THE NEW YORK TIMES coverage of genocide in the Balkan regions & Slobodan Milosevic. TIMES articles on human rights violations, murders and the evenutal trials. Analysis of TIMES stories on capture & detention of Milosevic. Serbia and American aid. Coverage of the war crimes trials. Overall lack of interest of American public.
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"Milosevic, Human Rights and the New York Times
For some generations now, American diplomacy has attempted to focus on human rights. Now, there is a dearth of outstanding American diplomats and a public which has other interests on their mind. For example, while much of the European press spends column after column on the Balkans, and now the genocide trials in The Hague, as far as the American press is concerned, he current problems of human rights, in Kosovo, Serbia, Croatia and now at the International Court at the Hague, are limited to a few sound bites, and some human interest stories of horror, survivors, and the desire for revenge in that region. It is therefore up to the nation?s leading newspapers, like the New York TIMES, to provide more details and consistent coverage for the few who are truly interested and involved. In following some stories..."
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Guantanamo Bay Prisoners, 2006.
This paper discusses the issue of the rights of Guantanamo Bay prisoners versus national security and the effect on international relationships.
2,090 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper explains that over 500 detainees from countries such as Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan have been brought to the U.S. military base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba by the U.S. government under the assumption that they are dangerous terrorists and a threat to the United States. The author points out that (1) they were brought to Cuba because it is not U.S. soil thus the military can deny them the rights guaranteed under the United States Constitution, such as due process, independent counsel and a speedy trial, and (2) they do not even have rights under the Geneva Convention since the U.S. has not declared them prisoners of war, instead labeling them "enemy combatants". The paper contends that the fallout from this situation at Guantanamo Bay has been that the world now sees the U.S. as a hypocrite following constitutional rights only when it is in the country's best interests.
Table of Contents
Constitutional Amendments of the United States of America
Introduction
Justice for All
Convenience of the "Enemy Combatants" Label
What's Going on at Guantanamo Bay?
The Abused as Abusers
International Quagmire
Crusade for National Security
The End is Near?
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"There are even conflicting reports from the same agency. The Red Cross released a report in 2002 stating that there was no torture going on at Guantanamo and then later did an about-face and condemned the treatment of those same prisoners (Cole). Some prisoners who were released talked about physical and mental torture, being isolated for months at a time, being led around with a dog collar, being attacked by dogs, having to wear women's clothing and of being subjected to the desecration of the Quran in front of them (having pages ripped out and flushed down the toilet). Many of these "tortures" have been confirmed by the US government, namely the FBI (Ardiente), with a shrug and grin, as if they are a practice so common (or relatively innocuous compared to what else they might do) that they are confused as to why anyone would be upset by them."
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Abuses at Guantanamo Bay, 2008.
This paper explores the documented mistreatment of Guantanamo Bay detainees.
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The paper reviews several articles on prisoner abuses in Guantanamo Bay. The paper looks at prisoners' conditions, tortures, military trials and legal reviews that the Bush administration contend are in order. The paper concludes that the situation negates the American image as the guardian of democracy, human rights, justice and fairness and moral leadership in the world.
Outline:
Introduction
Methodology
Literature Review
Analysis and Conclusion
From the Paper
"Guantanamo Bay Naval Station is located in the Oriente Province at the Southeast corner of Cuba. It was installed in January 2002 to hold "enemy combatants" captured in Afghanistan and those suspected of connection with al-Qaeda.
"What has really been happening in Guantanamo? What does it say or reflect about the true crime, justice and violence conditions in the US? It is of utmost interest to any freedom-loving individual in the world to know the answers. The US is the most powerful nation in the world. It has promoted an image as the guardian of democracy, justice and fairness and human rights. The situation in Guantanamo should test that image and moral leadership."
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POW's in Guantanamo Bay, 2002.
Discusses ethical issues surrounding why America held prisoners-of-war in Guantanamo Bay.
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This paper examines the treatment of POW's held at Guantanamo. It focuses on ethical issues surrounding the situation. It considers the relevance of the Geneva Convention in this situation.
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Guantanamo Bay, 2007.
This paper decries the unlawful and inhumane treatment of detainees in Guantanamo Bay.
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The paper contends that the Bush Administration has refused to address the root causes of terrorism and has chosen instead to rely upon military force, detaining and abusing prisoners in Guantanamo. The paper asserts that the Bush Administration's actions contradict their claims of spreading freedom and democracy throughout the world. The paper maintains that as long as these actions are not rectified, terrorism will increase and the world will continue to be destabilized.
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"The twentieth century was plagued by fascist militarism, brutal dictatorships, global military confrontation, and regional wars, which were triggered by economic injustice, religious intolerance, countless ideological rivalries, and seething ethnic and racial hatreds. These same factors have produced terrorism in the twenty-first century, for we have not left behind the consequences of twentieth century enmities and conflicts. They continue to incite disaffected groups to unleash terrorist attacks such as 9/11, which in turn incited the Bush Administration to take extreme measures in the hope of preventing
future terrorist attacks."
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Gun Control-Common Sense or Violation of Constitutional Rights?, 2005.
Explores the argument for and against gun control within the context of Constitutional rights and legal precedent.
730 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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Gun control is a hotly debated topic, with compelling arguments for and against it. Made more complex by the question of Constitutional rights, this issue is analyzed and discussed in the paper.
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"From a Constitutional standpoint, legal scholars have stated that gun control legislation does not violate the rights of Americans because no portion of the Constitution was ever intended to facilitate the breaking of the law or the harm of others. Purists of the Bill of Rights counter that the Second Amendment provides absolute rights for the bearing of arms, and any law that restricts that is an effort to take away someone's rights. In this context, one can clearly see the paradoxical nature of this heated debate."
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