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Golden, Tim,

The Bagram File: Army Faltered in Investigating Detainee Abuse. Tim Golden. - New York Times, 2005. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 56, Human Relations, 1522-3248; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: The Bagram File: Army Faltered in Investigating Detainee Abuse, May 22, 2005; pp. A1+.

"Despite autopsy findings of homicide and statements by soldiers that two prisoners died after being struck by guards at an American military detention center in Bagram, Afghanistan, Army investigators initially recommended closing the case without bringing any criminal charges, documents and interviews show." (NEW YORK TIMES) This article reviews the investigation of cases of abuse against detainees in Afghanistan, noting "apparent missteps in an Army inquiry that ultimately took almost two years to complete and has so far resulted in criminal charges against seven soldiers."

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Criminal investigation
Prisoners--Crimes against
Prisoners--Treatment
Prisoners of war--Afghanistan
Torture victims


U.S.--Armed Forces--Crimes
U.S.--Armed Forces--Forces in Afghanistan

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