Abu Ghraib scandal

The Abu Ghraib scandal refers to the revelations in 2004 about the mistreatment of prisoners by U.S. military personnel at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. Photographs showed soldiers abusing detainees, including physical and psychological torture. This abuse sparked widespread outrage and raised serious questions about U.S. military practices and accountability. The scandal highlighted issues of human rights violations, the treatment of prisoners in conflicts, and the ethical responsibilities of soldiers and their leaders. It had significant repercussions on U.S. public opinion, foreign relations, and military policies regarding prisoner treatment.