Will it the 'War on terror' be a success?

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War on Terror - will the final result be a success?

The ‘War on Terror’ is widely criticised though out the varying nations of the world. Although the ‘War on Terror’ was supported as first, after America had little success support has faltered. The criticism of some is that America’s honour and love for power has taken over the real reasons that America originally stated. This Egyptian newspaper said ‘The US thirst for supremacy brought about an awful blend of terrorist actions’. America and the allies were also criticised widely for there methods in the ‘War on Terror’, when allegations of torture were brought forward. The people of the world knew and thought that this wasn’t the right way to get answers from the terrorists - as who knew what they would say when under such extreme conditions. Perhaps they would say anything to get out of the predicament that they were in. America was also deeply criticised for their prison camp in Cuba – Guantanmo Bay. Where hundreds of supposed terrorist prisoners are kept without charge. Why is America aloud to break people’s basic human rights? Is the question some people might ask. A fact sheet on Guantanamo Bay stated ‘Lasting security and real justice for the victims of terrorism cannot be achieved without fair trials for the terror suspects and the respect for the human rights of all detainees’ Also America has been critised for the treatment of prisoners in Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. Where American soldiers have been pictured using inhumane methods on prisoners. For example Satar Jabar had wires connected to him and was forced to stand hooded on a box. ‘During his detention there, he was subjected to psychological torture by members of the U.S. military’.

America has also been highly critised for the invasion of both Iraq and Afghanistan. And what America’s real deep motives were behind both invasions. Also, what evidence was America going on when invading Iraq? Did they have evidence that Iraq was holding weapons of mass destruction. And if they did - why were none found,

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The problems faced by the USA and allies during the ‘War on Terror included many while they were in Afghanistan and Iraq. For example many people of both countries rebelled against America and the allies in form of suicide bombings - such as the Madrid train bombings. On 12th March 2004. When ‘A series of simultaneous bomb explosions tore though four packed Spanish commuter trains’ (The Daily Telegraph). Al-qaeda claimed responsibility after they threatened both America and the allies. Another form of rebellion from the countries has been hostage taking. A UK man called Ken Bigley was taken hostage in 2004 - and killed on the 7th October. Not only was he taken hostage, but two American men called Jack Hensley and Eugene Armstrong were killed. Although America is attempting to wipe terrorists out by the source - terrorists are still being trained in some of the skills needed to carry out attacks. For example plane bombers are not easily traced as anyone can learn basic flight skills, in many centres around the world where people train for a hobby. The USA can not rely on any information given when suspected terrorists are being tortured - as when some is degrading you and causing you extreme physical pain who knows what you may say.

Although many negatives are reported some positives have come out of the ‘War on Terror’ for example - many people held in Guantanamo Bay could be actual terrorists and many people that have been charged while there may have committed the awful crimes they were convicted of. Also Saddam Hussein was removed from power and executed - this man had killed many of his own people and was believed to have weapons of mass destruction.

Although the ‘War on Terror’ is making slow progress, it will be hard to ever completely defeat terrorism as you do not know where the next attack will be. Or who will have planned it, what was there motive and strategy. One of the recent attacks on the UK was helped to take place by a teaching assistant in a school. A failed Glasgow bombers were doctors, working for the NHS. They were respected for there job and position within society. Many people could be planning and we can never know who these people are as they have normal jobs like you and me. Also bombs can be made by using the common day to day household cleaners that you can buy from the local supermarket.

Terrorism is all over, and will be difficult to ever totally eliminate.