Britain's Atrocities in Iraq

An examination of three horrific cases that have been largely swept under the rug.

British soldiers on patrol in Basra in April 2007. The graffiti expresses support for the insurgent group Jaysh al-Mahdi, which was besieging British bases at the time (AFP).

Warning: this article contains graphic content involving prisoner abuse and torture, including sexual assault, which readers may find distressing.