Thursday, July 15, 2010

The U.S. Transfers Its Last Prison To Authorities In Iraq

The US army handed control of Camp Cropper prison to Iraqi authorities on Thursday. Photo AFP

As US Hands Over Last Prison In Iraq, A Glimpse At How Detainees Lived -- Christian Science Monitor

The US today handed over Camp Cropper, its last detention facility in Iraq. Maj. Gen. Jerry Cannon describes how former regime officials have lived out their days watching BBC Arabic and growing vegetables.

The US closed one of the most controversial chapters of the Iraq war today when it transferred control of its last remaining prison to the Iraqi government.

US military officials handed over the keys to Camp Cropper, located near Baghdad’s international airport. It's been renamed Karkh Prison, and will operate under Iraqi authority.

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More News On The Passing Of This Milestone

US transfers last prison under its control to Iraq -- AP
US army hands over last prison in Iraq -- AFP
Last U.S.-Run Prison Handed Over to Iraqis Ahead of Withdrawal -- Bloomberg Businessweek
U.S. hands over its last detention facility in Iraq -- CNN
Iraqis Take Control of Last US Prison in Iraq -- Voice of America
U.S. Transfers 55 Saddam-Era Prisoners To Iraqi Authorities -- NPR

My Comment: I say good riddance.

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