"The Brig has stripped PFC Manning of all of his clothing for the past three nights, and they intend to continue this practice indefinitely. Each night, Brig guards force PFC Manning to relinquish all of his clothing. He then lies in a cold jail cell naked until the following morning, when he is required to endure the humiliation of standing naked at attention for the morning roll call. According to Marine spokesperson, First Lieutenant Brian Villiard, the decision to strip him naked every night is for PFC Manning's own protection. Villiard stated that it would be "inappropriate" to explain what prompted these actions "because to discuss the details would be a violation of PFC Manning's privacy..."
From Defense Attorney David E Coombs, please follow his blog about Bradley.
Here is an eleven page letter from Bradley about his treatment.
If this doesn't break your heart nothing will.
For a list of actions to support Bradley see Bradley Manning Suppport Network. There's a demonstration outside the American Embassy in London on March 20th, organised by UK Friends Of Bradley Manning.
Friday, 11 March 2011
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