"Prisoner Abuse Scandal"

The "Prisoner Abuse Scandal" refers to incidents of mistreatment and torture of detainees by military personnel, notably at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq during the early 2000s. Reports revealed prisoners were subjected to physical violence, humiliation, and psychological abuse, often while in U.S. custody. These revelations caused widespread outrage, damaging the reputation of the U.S. military and government, raising concerns about human rights violations, and prompting investigations and reforms to prevent future abuses.