Joanne Mariner is director of the Terrorism and Counterterrorism Program at Human Rights Watch.

Joanne Mariner's Salon stories

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2009 13:44 EST

View from Guantanamo

Confusion, anger and relief swirl inside the Gitmo courthouse before the the tainted proceedings are halted at Obama's request.
Monday, Sep 29, 2008 14:20 EDT

Is the U.S. putting mentally incompetent terror suspects on trial?

At Guantánamo, bizarre proceedings with the 9/11 suspects raise questions about a prisoner's psychiatric evaluation and the murky role of the CIA.
Saturday, Jun 7, 2008 03:20 EDT

Arraigning the 9/11 suspects, Guantánamo-style

Hearings for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and others here were marred by intimidation, partial censorship and a ruling that left justice in doubt.
Thursday, Apr 10, 2008 03:37 EDT

"We'll make you see death"

A harrowing account from a man the CIA handed over to Jordan -- smuggled from prison on tiny paper -- exposes U.S. complicity in torture.

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