Apolitical means that politics doesn't enter into criticism.
That means no favoritism, and that big problems get major attention.
The actions of the United States are worthy of criticism, and even more so because we place ourselves on the high pedestal of the champion of human rights. Except it appears that some humans are more equal than others.
If we are going to continue to be worthy of the role we have selected for ourselves, we have to act like it. The maintenance of secret detention facilities and detention of people indefinitely without so much of a hearing (like the Bastille) is inconsistant with respect for the humanitarian rights of others.
This situation has been ongoing for years. A little harsh language is called for.