The prisoner in the hood speaks out (symbol of torture at Abu Ghraib

[katinmn]

Fascinating interview with Shalal el Kaissi. I am so thankful he lives to tell his story and may it save the lives of others.

http://www.uruknet.info/?p=15727
The Man Beneath The Hood Speaks Out: “They tortured me, they humiliated me"
An interview with Shalal el Kaissi, who has become a symbol of U.S. torture
PAOLA COPPOLA
September 13, 2005
Translated from an article in La Repubblica, by Mary Rizzo

exerpt:

What effect does it have on you to be a symbol of the torture of Abu Ghraib?
“That photo itself for me is a torture, and I would prefer to be remembered for other things. But, I want that which has happened to me to never happen to anyone else. That is why I founded an association, that has nothing to do with political parties. I work to defend the rights of those in prison, to give former prisoners material and psychological help, to be a witness to that which is happening in Iraq.”

[DistressedAmerican]

1. Great Catch! Kick And Nod!

[Melodybe]

2. kicked and nominated

[NV Whino]

3. I had no idea the guy actually lived

Good for him!

[katinmn]

4. kick for Shalal el Kaissi

[dhinojosa]

5. Very MLKish if you ask me....

Good for him!

[DistressedAmerican]

6. Kicker! Well Worth Paying Some Attention To!

[UTUSN]

7. Kick n/t

[DistressedAmerican]

8. Kicking!

[DistressedAmerican]

9. Kicker