On Thursday, September 27, the North Carolina Commission of Inquiry on Torture launched its report on the state’s role in the post-9/11 U.S. torture program. The report is entitled “Torture Flights: North Carolina’s Role in the CIA Rendition and Torture Program.” The Commission held a press conference outside the North Carolina Capitol Building in downtown Raleigh, attended…
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Historic NCCIT report to launch on September 27, 2018
On September 27, 2018, the non-governmental, citizen-led North Carolina Commission of Inquiry on Torture (NCCIT) will release its groundbreaking report on North Carolina’s involvement in the CIA’s rendition, secret detention, and torture program. Torture Flights: North Carolina’s Role in the CIA Rendition and Torture Program reveals that North Carolina’s involvement was far greater than previously…
Johnston County Commissioners Refuse Again to Rein in Torture Taxis
Prof. Michael Struett, NCSU, addresses Johnston Co. Board of Commissioners May 7, 2018, Smithfield, North Carolina — Clearly exasperated, the Johnston County Commissioners allowed comments about Aero Contractors and CIA torture at yesterday’s evening board meeting, although they required speakers on that issue to wait until the end, rather than letting them speak during the…
Haspel Nomination & NC anti-torture actions
* On May 7, 7,790 signatures of North Carolinians opposed to Gina Haspel’s nomination for CIA Director will be delivered to Sen. Thom Tillis’ office in Raleigh at 9:00 am. The delegation delivering the signatures: Rev. Steve Hickle, United Methodist clergy (retired) – NC Conference; Immediate Past President, NC Council of Churches Sandy Irving, Western Boulevard…
No Promotion for Torturers!
Oppose the nomination of torture leader Gina Haspel as CIA Director. This is a crucial time to act — there is finally a debate about the U.S.’ post-9/11 torture program! Suggested action steps: 1) Call Sen. Burr and Sen. Tillis to oppose Haspel’s confirmation. Torturers should not be promoted! Burr has expressed support for her; Tillis’ position…
Media Advisory: Citizens Will Tell Johnston County Commissioners: Aero Contractors’ Role in Torture Larger Than Previously Known
For more information, contact: Allyson Caison, 919-961-4130; Christina Cowger, 919-637-7678. Citizens of Johnston and neighboring counties are putting local involvement in CIA torture and rendition back on the Commissioners agenda and demanding action. NC Stop Torture Now members will speak at the March 5 Johnston County Commissioners meeting, which begins at 6:00 pm in…
PROTEST TRUMP’S NEW GUANTANAMO ORDER
Join a vigil to protest President Trump’s planned order keeping Guantanamo open. Indefinite detention without trial is an outrage; it is torture. WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm LOCATION: Terry Sanford Federal Building, 310 New Bern (corner of Person St. and New Bern), Raleigh, North Carolina BACKGROUND: An executive order is reportedly being…
Report from “Close Guantanamo” in Washington DC
Joan Walsh, an anti-torture activist from North Carolina, with North Carolina Stop Torture Now, calls on Donald Trump to close Guantánamo at the annual rally outside the White House on January 11, 2018, the 16th anniversary of the opening of the prison. She was supporting the new Close Guantánamo initiative, counting how many days Guantánamo has…