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Canada and Torture

Canada risks complicity in torture because of action or inaction within the country and in relations with other nations. A briefing that outlines the organization’s concerns will be considered on 21 May as the United Nations Committee against Torture reviews Canada’s adherence to the Convention against Torture in Geneva.

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Photo Credit: Amnesty activist protests near the U.S. Capitol on 30 April 2009 at the time of US Pres Barack Obama's 100th day in office, calling for an independent investigation into alleged human rights abuses by the Bush administration. Win McNamee/Getty Images.