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Haiti’s ongoing relief efforts and the debate about torture and interrogation that Professor Philippe Sands and Chief speechwriter to former President G. W. Bush entertained were the most commented topics. Concern over Haitians and their welfare continued to be a priority among the majority and although most agreed the interview about interrogation methods was “fantastic”, they described it as a divisive topic that “needed to be addressed.”
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Dawn Chandler Young While I agree with that we definitely need to clear up the law regarding torture and war. Terrorism is NOT a new term, it is the Oldest term in the history of human kind. We just arent used to being the terrorists. and Americans still dont understand what happened because they didnt elect Bush, and Bush and Cheney didnt comply with the law in any way shape or form, everything from the justice department filings to the yellow cake uranium, to the non compliance with congress when subpoenaed is conspiracy against the United states of America.
Melvin Hoe Fantastic interview with many great insights. Mark's reactions to this sensitive topic is quite entertaining 🙂 A very divisive topic for sure, but Professor Sands made a very good point about the UK not using "enhanced interrogation" techniques while still being able to remain safe. There has to be another way out.
Ifeanyichukwu Ikwecheghe Some times controlled torture is good, provided its designed to yield a positive result of getting useful info
Yusuf Blaq I'm against torture.
Shahpour Shahpourian of course waterboarding is a torture
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On AMANPOUR. today, we again focus on Haiti. Christiane talks to Ambassador James Dobbins, U.S. envoy to Haiti in the Clinton administration. He is urging the international community not to rebuild Haiti’s institutions, “on the old inefficient and corrupt foundations,” but to reform them so they are accountable to the needs of the Haitian people. And we continue our look at President Obama, one year on.
Is the intelligence community better equipped now to track and prevent future terrorist attacks than it was before 9/11? And how do we assess the true threat of al Qaeda when its members seem to regroup wherever a hospitable environment presents itself? Haiti and the war against al Qaeda and the Taliban are among the stories in the news today. Here are some perspectives on the latest headlines.
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HAITI – Are there enough medical supplies in Haiti to help the tens of thousands who have been injured, especially those with crush injuries?
– Hopes fading of finding any more survivors. Some rescue teams pulling out of Haiti as international effort focuses more on looking after the homeless, hungry, and injured
– Medecins Sans Frontieres saying there are 10 to 12 day backlogs of injured Haitians at some of its locations, and some of the patients’ wounds are getting infected
– European Commission says 2 million Haitians are homeless, with 250,000 people in need of urgent assistance
QUESTION: Is the world mobilizing the right people and equipment quickly enough to help the many Haitians who are injured and have lost their homes?
Torture debate:
A lively discussion with Professor Philippe Sands of University College London and Marc Thiessen, former Chief Speech Writer to President George W. Bush:
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AMANPOUR. viewers responded strongly to Haitian President, Rene Preval and Prime Minister Bellerive’s statements about the Haitian tragedy. Most felt “they were not doing enough” and it was commented, “We still don't know anything about Haiti's leadership. Do they exist?” Overall, disappointment across the board regarding the Haitian leadership team was expressed. The minority continued wondering what other efforts could be of benefit to current circumstances in Haiti and some expressed absolute fear to the next calamity anywhere in the world. It was perceived the world community was not prepared for catastrophic events, and Haiti “was the example.”
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Caleb Oki – I don't think they are doing enough though.
Thembela Mahlangu – Something is wrong somewhere...why is the aid for Haitians moving at a tortoise speed??
Thembela Mahlangu – Why can't most of the seriously injured be airlifted to Miami hospitals?
Susan Tongate – We, the world, need to take this Haiti major disaster as a guide on what to do and not what to do in the future.
Cecile Kiley – I fully support John O'Shea's point of view. A core group of strategists should incorporate the ground leaders of those aid organizations that have successfully implemented aid in Haiti to date: e.g. World Vision, the Israeli Army, and so forth.
John Niceman – International community couldn't keep its eyes off Haiti, and we still don't know anything about Haiti's leadership. Do they exist? When do they plan to come out to face the criticism of doing absolutely nothing good in their country?
Cecile Kiley – And those who are donating money, shouldn't just donate it to any organisation ... they should donate it to the organisations (like World Vision) who are, according to CNN on the ground, successfully implementing aid.
Darla St Clair Sycamore – A footnote the Haitian government certainly is not in charge there they were ineffective before the quake and their own people mistrust them. How can we ensure proper governance going forward? Perhaps the country can be a ward of the UN for 5 years at least until stability that is overdue is achieved?
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On AMANPOUR. today, we continue to examine the aftermath of last week’s devastating earthquake and the prospects of recovery. Is this the chance of a lifetime, as former President Bill Clinton characterized it, to build a true modern state in Haiti? Will all the relief pouring in now translate into a sustainable blueprint for a stable country? And in our look at the Obama Administration one year on, we examine torture in a post-9/11 world where national security concerns compete with international law. Should those responsible for reinterpreting the law and sanctioning harsh interrogation techniques be held accountable? So please watch our show today. Now here are some perspectives on some headlines in the news today.
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HAITI – How soon before there will be enough doctors, nurses and medical supplies available to treat injured survivors?
– Strong aftershock hits Haiti as a U.S. hospital ship approaches the country with nearly 550 doctors, nurses, corpsmen, technicians and support staff on board
– Thousands of wounded people still awaiting treatment at Haiti’s remaining medical facilities, which are desperately short of supplies
– U.N. estimates three million Haitians still in need of medical assistance, food, water, and shelter
QUESTION: Why is it still taking so long to get badly needed supplies out of Port-au-Prince airport?
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U.N. chief asks Haitians for patience
(CNN) - The supply line to Haiti is clogged by airport congestion and blocked roads, forcing thousands of earthquake survivors to scrounge for food and emergency aid. But the head of the United Nations is calling for calm among the increasingly desperate populations.
"I know that there is a frustration amongst Haitian people, but when I met them, from their faces, I have seen that they have great hope and they are a great, resilient people," U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told CNN's Christian Amanpour in an exclusive interview Monday.
Ban visited the impoverished island nation - the poorest in the Western Hemisphere - over the weekend. "I told them that to be more patient, because [the] whole world [is] standing behind them."
But that is easier said than done, as spurts of violence and looting have popped up in the capital of Port-au-Prince and elsewhere. Millions of dollars of aid are pouring into Haiti, but aid workers are struggling to deliver the food and supplies nearly a week after the devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck January 12.
On Sunday, Ban said, "We cannot waste one minute, one dollar and one person. We cannot have vital supplies sitting in warehouses."
Still, victims are running out of patience, fueling tensions in the streets and confrontations with local police.
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AMANPOUR. viewers showed an extreme amount of concern regarding the Haitian tragedy and its consequences. While many felt no efforts were enough in light of the circumstance, others profusely thanked the nations that initially helped and continued to help in many ways. Most wished Haiti a prompt recovery and a healthy start toward development and growth. The minority continued to focus on the tragedies of this disaster and commented they could not understand such misfortune. Overall, viewers from all religious backgrounds, race and countries around the world expressed sympathy and willingness to help in any way possible.
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Haiti’s 50% of children don’t go to school according to a UNICEF director
Nargis Kelley Has any of the "Islamic" countries sent any help?.
Ricardo Meneses Pilonieta Eso es terrible... parece inhumano y hasta terrorífico. pero la prevención sanitaria y la gravedad de las circunstancias, hacen que cosas como estas sucedan lamentablemente. Saludos
Greg Yohn I fail to understand why truck convoys are not arriving from the Dominican Republic! They have a port there and the supplies could easily be divided into smaller parcels to fill up small and large trucks travelling to Haiti!
Paula Lima I'm disappointed on these posting Christiane. They focus on the gruesome aspects of this tragedy. Don't we have enough misery in the world already? What does this achieve? I would rather see the news of the many kind acts people are doing to help in Haiti. That is more motivating and may get more people engaged. I expect more of your coverage of this sad episode.
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