Nearly 600 Iraqi prisoners freed from notorious lockups
In Baghdad and across Iraq, 594 detainees were released in a government move aimed at reconciliation led by Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki. Proponents tout a step toward peace while critics warn of more arrests and sectarian tension after recent abductions and shootings.
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Detainee disputes Guantanamo clash motive over Qurans
A Guantanamo detainee involved in the May 18 melee with U.S. guards says the clash began when guards tried to search prisoners' Qurans, countering the military account of prisoners using makeshift weapons. Defense attorney Kristin Wilhelm relayed the claim to the AP as base officials maintained no Quran handling occurred.
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