Alleged Abuses Result in Changes at Afghanistan Jails ; Access to Prisoners Denied by General
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KABUL, Afghanistan - Alleged abuse of prisoners including three deaths at U.S. jails in Afghanistan has prompted "very significant changes" in how the military treats detainees, including quicker transfers from jails at outlying bases, a U.S. general said Tuesday.
But Lt. Gen. David Barno rejected demands by an Afghan group for access to the prisoners to make sure they are not suffering the same abuses that have come to light in Iraq.See the full content of this document
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Alleged Abuses Result in Changes at Afghanistan Jails ; Access to Prisoners Denied by General
Speaking to reporters, Barno said the military had looked into "challenges and problems" at holding facilities in Afghanistan. He didn't say what the allegati...
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