Khalid El-Masri
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Khalid El-Masri's greatest accolade is the recognition of his suffering by an international court. The 2012 ECHR ruling was a historic first, legally declaring CIA interrogation methods as torture. This judgment has been a cornerstone for human rights advocates worldwide, reinforcing the prohibition against extraordinary rendition. El-Masri's willingness to speak out, despite the personal cost, has earned him the respect of the global human rights community. He has been featured in numerous documentaries and reports, and his case is taught in law schools as a pivotal example of state accountability.
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First person to win an ECHR ruling declaring CIA rendition as torture
In 2012, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Macedonia's involvement in El-Masri's rendition violated his human rights, marking the first time a court explicitly labeled CIA interrogation techniques as torture.