Britain's Atrocities in Iraq

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

Feb 19, 2021

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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.

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