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Article

1 Aug 2006

Author:
Amnesty International USA

Online Action Center - Investigate and prosecute military contractors who torture

The United States government is outsourcing key security and military support functions to private companies, particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan. Government reports have implicated these private contractors in serious human rights violations – including participation by contractors in the torture at Abu Ghraib [Titan (now L-3 Titan, part of L-3 Communications), CACI]- yet only one civilian contractor has faced charges. Tell the Department of Justice to immediately investigate and prosecute all cases of human rights violations committed by employees or contractors of private military companies.

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Amnesty USA calls on members to urge investigation & prosecution by US govt. of military contractors involved in human rights violations in Iraq & Afghanistan

Ex-Abu Ghraib detainees lawsuits against CACI, Titan (now L-3)