Why is there condemnation of Irans treatment of the 15 British prisoners?

Question

When they are beind treated far better than the prisoners held by the US at Guantanamo. This text from The Guardian talking about the female Brit captured is part of what im talking about
'Her comrades have not been shackled, blindfolded, forced into excruciating physical contortions for long periods, or denied liquids and food. As far as we know they have not had the Bible spat on, torn up or urinated on in front of their faces. They have not had electrodes attached to their genitals or been set on by attack dogs.

They have not been hung from a forklift truck and photographed for the amusement of their captors. They have not been pictured naked and smeared in their own excrement. They have not been bundled into a CIA-chartered plane and secretly "rendered" to a basement prison in a country where torturers are experienced and free to do their worst'
Why then do the hypocites who justify the use of torture by the US condemn Iran?

Answer 1

Haven't heard much negative about how they have been treated. The condemnation comes from:

1) Not allowing 3rd party or consular access to them
2) Putting thier private letters on TV
3) Showing pictures of them on TV
4) Crossing an international border to take them prisoner/hostage.

All of these are against the Geneva Convention and against international Law.

This action by Iran is wrong and that is why it is condemed. Trying to justify it by pointing out other wrongs is just idiotic.

Answer 2

Sean,

I think your point is invalid for the simple reason that the condemnation is that Iran took British prisoners that were operating (I realize this is in contention) in Iraqi waters - not Iranian waters.

So it's no so much how they are treating the prisoners but the fact that they were taken in the first place.

Also, they are being forced to release statements of condemnation against the United Kingdom and the USA and being forced to say that they are guilty.

What you don't see are the AK47s pointed at them off camera.

I do not condone or agree with the illegal treatment (by the Geneva Convention) of prisoners of any group so I don't disagree with you on those points.

Answer 3

no longer likely, no. there is not any actual risk of a definite Forces rescue for a type of motives. the only actual element they are in a position to do is say "the two return them, or we are able to wreck you." - and then follow by. what's going to ensue is that Britain will provide Iran something large and then get their squaddies back after some form of instruct trial. in simple terms like the final time. that's what occurs once you keep helpful kidnappers and terrorists somewhat than killing them. Orion EDIT: For those suggesting 'UN rigidity' - Iran's been below numerous sanctions and UN threats and that they in simple terms added extra. you will word in simple terms how very effective those sanctions are. seem on the occasion of Iraq for a fashion clever UN Sanctions and rigidity are. Years of continuing violations via France, Germany, Russia, and China - they're ineffective.

Answer 4

1) The prisoners at we hold are terrorists, the Iranians hold innocent British for propaganda, which you suck up with a straw.

2) Torture is wrong, whether we do it or someone else, and the Americans who did it have been punished.

3) You are a window licker to even compare Iran with America.

Answer 5

How many times have you been to Gitmo and Iran to be able to make that determination?

Take into consideration that Britain published proof they were in Iraqi waters and they (the hostages) still "admitted" they were in Iranian waters......kinda begs the question what made them admit to something they obviously didn't do. Must have been the extremely humane treatment you are referring to and Iran is so well known for.

Answer 6

hey we dont know what happens behing closed doors. but so far what we have seen is them treating these guys pretty fairly. atleast way better than the west treating people at abu gharaib. i hope they get released soon. but be thankfull people atleast they are not being treated like the prisoners at guantanamo and also abu gharaib prison. so i feel atleast iran is doing a way better job. but hopefully all ends peacefully.

in addition to the people who say they are british not american. hello they are fighting the same war people. and also us as americans want to get involved in it because brits are our ally. like i said hopefully it ends in peace.

Answer 7

How do you know what has and has not been done by the Iranians? The Iranians hang 12 year old rape victims for the crime of fornication and flog and hang homosexuals. You can google pictures of the executions if that's your thing.

Answer 8

First, the British Marines/ Sailors are NOT prisoners !! They were KIDNAPPED from Iraqi waters, and are therefor HOSTAGES.

And "The Guardian" is a leftist rag, well know for their communist prattle...

And, THOSE US Soldiers who engaged in the mistreatment of PRISONERS were tried, convicted, and imprisoned.

Answer 9

Simple answer.

The troops are British not US.

Guantanamo has nothing to do with our troops being held hostage by Iran.

If they are being held as military prisoners then there are codes of conduct. Showing them on TV "apologising" and releasing letters "apparently" written by them, is not on.

Answer 10

We do not know the truth. There are too many questions regarding the prisoners, including were they forced to say what they said.