In response to the mass protests of recent days, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has appointed his first Vice President in his over 30 years rule, intelligence chief Omar Suleiman. When Suleiman was first announced, Aljazeera commentators were describing him as a 'distinguished' and 'respected ' man. It turns out, however, that he is distinguished for, among other things, his central role in Egyptian torture and in the US rendition to torture program. Further, he is 'respected' by US officials for his cooperation with their torture plans, among other initiatives.
"Saturday, January 29, 2011
The Torture Career of Egypt's New Vice President: Omar Suleiman and the Rendition to Torture Program
The Torture Career of Egypt's New Vice President: Omar Suleiman and the Rendition to Torture Program: "
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