Press TV | November 12, 2015
The International Criminal Court (ICC) says it has evidence indicating that US-led foreign forces in Afghanistan have subjected detainees to physical and psychological abuse.
In an annual report on the court’s various preliminary investigations released on Thursday, the ICC’s Office of the Prosecutor said the US-led troops had caused serious harm to Afghan prisoners in the violence-wracked Asian country.
“The infliction of ‘enhanced interrogation techniques’ … would have caused serious physical and psychological injury,” the report said, adding that the policy of the perpetrators was to focus on those “most responsible” for serious crimes.
The inquiries conducted by the United States into the alleged violations by its personnel in Afghanistan had not resulted in any convictions or risen high up the chain of command, the report went on to say.
The report comes as the ICC has been investigating alleged crimes committed since 2003 by all parties to the US-led invasion of in Afghanistan.
Elsewhere, the report further said that there was evidence of violations committed by both Taliban militants and forces supporting the Afghan government, adding that neither side was seriously investigating the allegations.
Afghanistan is gripped by insecurity nearly 14 years after the United States and its allies attacked the country in 2001 as part of Washington’s so-called war on terror. Although the offensive overthrew the Taliban, many areas across Afghanistan still face violence and insecurity.
At least 13,500 foreign forces remain in Afghanistan despite the end of the US-led combat mission, which came on December 31, 2014. The forces, mainly from the US, are there for what Washington calls a support mission.
It does not matter to USA what ICC finds in its investigation about the abuse. Also it does make any difference and they are not scared of sanctions or strikes. USA is the name of a MIGHT and might made her the only SUPER POWER of the world. In my opinion, the USA official think they are above the law and can do whatever they want. I think they are under the impression that their officials are exempt from any atrocities committed against humanity. People should know that they are the one who dropped 2 atomic bombs in Japan on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Although Japan invaded the territory claimed by USA but it was not that serious that the 2 cities were supposed to be struck with atomic. People should know that more than 100,000 people were killed and they still feel the pain of that strike. Besides all that killing USA is the most lethal, cruel and unjust power that killed millions of people in the war and if I’m not wrong the majority of their victims are Muslim. People should also know that the Presidents of USA are exempt for war crimes. They can’t be tried for war crimes in international court. They think they are above the law, yes they are but temporarily. They shouldn’t forget that they have to die one day and will accountable for their action. I would love to remind the responsible officials that they will not get away with all their crimes, also they are not immortal and there is not exempt from the court of GOD. All-Mighty is watching them and carry out the justice.