Thursday, 10. June 2004
Topic: W A R - on June 10, 2004 at 5:26:00 PM CEST
Dane claims he witnessed killing of prisoners
Denmark said today it opened an investigation into claims by a translator for Danish and U.S. troops in Afghanistan that he witnessed incidents of torture and killing of prisoners in American custody two years ago.
Denmark's military prosecutors will determine whether the claims can be substantiated, said Cmdr. Torben Martinsen, a spokesperson for the Defence Command, the country's top military authority.
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