On 6 September, the Department of Defense (DoD) released a new Army Field Manual on interrogations. The Manual clarifies that Common Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions applies to all detainees, regardless of their characterization and status. It also specifically prohibits controversial interrogation techniques such as waterboarding, the use of dogs and exposure to extreme temperatures. Concerns remain that CIA interrogators and private contractors might use such techniques in detention facilities not run by the DoD and not governed by the new Manual.
Recent News
El Salvador: Crimes against humanity within the framework of public security policy11 Mar 2026
HRC61: Joint oral statement of The ICJ in the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Counter-terrorism and Human Rights11 Mar 2026
A Human Rights-Based Approach to Decriminalizing Conduct Associated with Poverty and Status10 Mar 2026
HRC61: Oral statement of The ICJ in the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities06 Mar 2026