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UN rights boss slams abuses in war on terrorism

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour, taking aim at the war on terrorism, reminded all states on Friday of their duty to ban torture and give all security detainees a fair trial. In a speech to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Arbour also voiced concern at the alleged existence of secret detention centers, saying they facilitate abusive treatment. Full Story