I dispute the accuracy/usefulness of this statement. My understanding of international law is that only aircraft of a commercial/private, but non-diplomatic, nature can be searched without violation by the receiving State. Maybe some of the USG flights carrying "detainees" have not been designated as diplomatic, but we can't be sure. I can swear there ain't no heaven but I pray there ain't no hell. _ Blood Sweat & Tears
- Jake Ceterum censeo Chicago esse delendam
BTW, I see that CIA Director Hayden stated today that the CIA has used "waterboarding" on "only" three persons, all just after 9-11, and on no one within the last 5 years. I can swear there ain't no heaven but I pray there ain't no hell. _ Blood Sweat & Tears
Even if the CIA director's statement is credible, it only pertains to waterboarding, and to the CIA. There are various other forms of torture that have been legalised in the US since 9/11, and the US has a number of client states that are known to torture prisoners. AFAIK, it makes no legal difference whether the CIA tortures people themselves or hands them over to the Egyptian authorities, because Egypt has an appalling record when it comes to torture.
