Salt Pit Death

Salt Pit Death: Gul Rahman, CIA Prisoner Died of Hypothermia in Secret Afghanistan Prison.
The Huffington Post
Adam Goldman and Kathy Gannon

This article discusses about how a CIA Prisoner died of hypothermia in a secret Afghan prison, known as Salt Pit. It starts out the lead as the inmates calling it "the dark prison". This intro into the article intrigues you to find out more about what happens in this prison and why someone died from hypothermia. The article then tells you the five "w's" within the first couple of short paragraphs while intriguing you to continue to read further. "Inside a chilly cell, the man was shackled and left half-naked. He was found dead, exposed to the cold, in the early hours of Nov. 20, 2002." From this quote you understand that this man was not treated right and something wrong and unlawful was happening within this situation. I found it interesting that this type of thing still existed and it led to the findings of more abused prisoners inside the CIA.

" The CIA's program of waterboarding and other harsh treatment of suspected terrorists has been debated since it ended in 2006. The Salt Pit case stands as a cautionary tale about the unfettered use of such practices." I really liked the wording in this paragraph. I think it helps tell the story by wording in a very precise manner and describes the incident in a unique way that I would have never thought of.

I found it extremely sad that the death of this man has just now been revealed. Later in the article they discuss that the family was never notified and no one knew where this man was. Granted, he was a terrorist, but cruel treatment of people should never be used on another human being. No matter who they are.