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Wikileaks’ Iraq War Logs: Pentagon Response to Publication of Logs

October 29, 2010 by

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Republished from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism October 22nd, 2010  |  by admin The Bureau of Investigative Journalism sent two letters – which listed a number of significant allegations regarding U.S. forces and U.S. defence policy – to the Department of Defense Press Office at the Pentagon, so as to provide an opportunity to respond… [Read more…]

Wikileaks’ Iraq War Logs: UN High Commissioner Calls for Investigation Into War Logs Allegations

October 29, 2010 by

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    Republished from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism October 27th, 2010  |  by admin The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay has called for an investigation into allegations of abuse and murder of Iraqis within detention centres, following the publication of the Iraq war logs. The High Commissioner also called for all… [Read more…]

Wikileaks’ Iraq War Logs: U.S. Troops Hand Over Detainees to Interrogation Squad

October 29, 2010 by

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Republished from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism October 27th, 2010  |  by Yuba Bessaoud A series of reports contained in the leaked U.S. logs reveal that troops handed over detainees to a feared Iraqi police interrogation squad, despite knowing the torturous methods they employed. A number of files make reference to U.S. interactions with the… [Read more…]

Wikileaks’ Iraq War Logs: U.S. Apache Guns Down Surrendering Insurgents

October 28, 2010 by

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Republished from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism October 23rd, 2010  |  by Angus Stickler On February 22 2007, a U.S. helicopter engaged a group of insurgents involved in a mortar attack upon coalition forces, near Baghdad. After firing a series of 30mm rounds, the crew of the helicopter – callsign “Crazyhorse” – radioed to their… [Read more…]

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