The Devastating Legacy of Abu Ghraib: A Disturbing Violation of Human Rights

Name Institutional Affiliations Date Abu Ghraib torture and prisoner abuse Human rights are universal rights inherent to all human beings. On the other hand, civil rights prove an essential component of democracy as they guarantee equality of social opportunities and protection under the law. Both human and civil rights are fundamental to all humans and should remain protected without any discrimination. Abu Ghraib's torture and prison abuse is an excellent example of a historical event that expresses total violation of human rights and war crimes for Iraqis by the American soldiers. The Iraqis detainees endured incidents of physical violence that one can best describe as cruel, blatantly sadistic, and inhuman. Abu Ghraib's torture and prison abuse came from the Iraq war, which began in 2003. The United States force toppled the Ba'athist government led by Saddam Hussein, leading to a fight, and insurgency emerged to oppose the occupying power (American militaries). After invading the Hussein go