This file photo shows the prison at Bagram air base in Afghanistan. Press TV
Afghanistan To Free 88 'Dangerous' Prisoners -- The Guardian
US claims prisoners held at Bagram pose security threat and there is proof of their involvement in deaths of foreign troops
Afghanistan is to release 88 prisoners even though the US considers them dangerous and wants them to remain in detention, the board reviewing their cases has said.
The prisoners are being held at a jail at the Bagram airbase, north of Kabul. The US only recently transferred the prison to Afghan control after it had become a serious source of tension with the government.
President Hamid Karzai instructed Afghan intelligence officials to provide the review board with more evidence against the prisoners, after the US said there was proof of their involvement in the killing of foreign troops and they posed a serious threat to security.
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More News On Afghanistan To Free 88 'Dangerous' Prisoners Despite U.S. Objections
Afghanistan says 88 prisoners to be freed, despite U.S. concern -- Reuters
Afghan Official Says Prisoners To Be Freed Despite U.S. Concern -- Radio Free Europe
Kabul to free prisoners, ignoring US calls -- The Australian
Afghanistan to Free Prisoners Despite US Objection -- Military.com/Deutsche Presse-Agentur
Afghanistan to free dangerous Bagram prisoners, despite US concerns -- Khaama Press
My Comment: This release apparently violates a U.S. - Afghan agreement .... if true .... so much for making agreements with the Kabul government.
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