Wednesday, April 26, 2006

7 Gitmo detainees claim they were renditioned to countries known for torture

The Raw Story 7 Gitmo detainees claim they were renditioned to countries known for torture:

"'At least seven US prisoners at Guantanamo Bay say they were transferred to countries known for torture prior to their arrival at the base, according to recently released transcripts from military commission hearings and other court documents,' begins an article set for Wednesday's edition of the Boston Globe, RAW STORY has found.

The article also clears up the 'mystery of one of the most well-known cases of rendition,' regarding the whereabouts of a Saudi diplomat's son who was arrested in Indonesia before being 'whisked away in an American private jet.'

Although a number of newspapers 'speculated that [Muhammad Saad Iqbal al-Madni] was dead,' according to the released transcripts he is presently being held at Guantanamo after a three month stint somewhere in Egypt and almost a year in Afghanistan in U.S. custody.

Excerpts from the article written by Farah Stockman and Charlie Savage:" (Read On ^)

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