Empty Abu Ghraib prison fills memories of fear and torture
Abu Ghraib in Iraq stands stripped and silent after years of torture and executions under Saddam Hussein. Former inmates like Farah Hassan recall daily beatings and harsh abuse while looters strip desks and machines. The prison, once run by the feared intelligence apparatus, now sits with open cells and a haunting legacy.
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War touches Fathha as civilian toll climbs in Mosul area
In Fathha village near Mosul, a wall depicts children’s war drawings as airstrikes shift from distant targets to Makloub radar facilities and suspected positions. Doctors in Mosul report at least 200 bombing injuries plus 70 deaths during treatment or on arrival.
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