Ten years after the Senate Intelligence Committee revealed the torture program, there remains a disturbing lack of accountability or redress for the victims of these abuses. Despite worldwide condemnation and advocacy for justice, little has changed since the report's release, with no substantial investigations into the perpetrators or reparations for those affected by torture.
The report demonstrated the extent of torture, highlighting the fact that the US consistently violated the UN Convention against Torture. These revelations debunked previous government narratives, showcasing the global complicity and involvement of other nations in this systematic abuse, especially amongst European states.
While there were hopes following the report's release that it would spark accountability, the reality has been disheartening. The global community, which condemns torture, has largely failed to hold individuals accountable, allowing a narrative of impunity to persist.
Six years post-report, endeavors to pursue justice continue in Europe, driven by the evidence presented in the Senate's findings. Cases like Mustafa al-Hawsawi's against Lithuania reflect the necessity for transparency and accountability, underpinning the significant repercussions of complicity in the torture program.
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