America, Britain and other countries that supported the Iraq war owe the people of Iraq a sincere apology.
George W. Bush and his administration made the disastrous decision to invade Iraq based on claims about weapons of mass destruction that proved false. Iraq had no role in the 9/11 attacks, yet its people paid an enormous price for a war they did not start.
George W. Bush must also apologize for authorizing the CIA’s enhanced interrogation program, which involved methods widely condemned as torture. Guantánamo Bay became a symbol of serious human rights abuses and should finally be closed.
The Iraq war killed and displaced countless people and contributed to years of violence and instability. America and Britain should have the courage to acknowledge their mistakes and apologize to the Iraqi people.
Today, the suffering of civilians in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon makes accountability even more urgent. Israeli military operations have killed and injured civilians, while Palestinians continue to face displacement and violence.
Every human life has equal value.
Governments must be held accountable when their decisions cause catastrophic harm. Admitting mistakes is not weakness. It is a moral responsibility.
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