Menu
07/01/2004
US set to release 500 Iraqi prisoners
More than 500 Iraqis held by the US-led coalition, out of an estimated prisoner population of 10,000, are set to be released over the next few days.
The US administrator for Iraq, Paul Bremer, announced that 100 prisoners will be released tomorrow – another 406 will soon follow.
The move is seen as an attempt by the coalition to win hearts and minds after weeks of rising violence in the country.
Mr Bremer said that those freed will not have been major players in the Ba'athist regime and they will have made an oath renouncing all forms of violence. The detainees must be vouched for by community leaders and will be supervised after release.
"In a gesture to give impetus to those Iraqis who wish to reconcile with their countrymen, the coalition will permit some currently detained offenders to return to their homes and families," Mr Bremer said.
"No person directly involved in the death or serious bodily harm to any human being will be released."
(gmcg)
The US administrator for Iraq, Paul Bremer, announced that 100 prisoners will be released tomorrow – another 406 will soon follow.
The move is seen as an attempt by the coalition to win hearts and minds after weeks of rising violence in the country.
Mr Bremer said that those freed will not have been major players in the Ba'athist regime and they will have made an oath renouncing all forms of violence. The detainees must be vouched for by community leaders and will be supervised after release.
"In a gesture to give impetus to those Iraqis who wish to reconcile with their countrymen, the coalition will permit some currently detained offenders to return to their homes and families," Mr Bremer said.
"No person directly involved in the death or serious bodily harm to any human being will be released."
(gmcg)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
03 March 2004
Death toll in Iraq terror bombings rises to over 180
The death toll in the terror outrages in Karbala and Baghdad yesterday morning has risen to 182, following the bloodiest day Iraq has seen since the end of the war last May. Almost 500 people were injured after coordinated attacks were made against Shi'ite Muslims who were observing the festival of Ashura - the holiest day of the sect's calendar.
Death toll in Iraq terror bombings rises to over 180
The death toll in the terror outrages in Karbala and Baghdad yesterday morning has risen to 182, following the bloodiest day Iraq has seen since the end of the war last May. Almost 500 people were injured after coordinated attacks were made against Shi'ite Muslims who were observing the festival of Ashura - the holiest day of the sect's calendar.
07 September 2007
British Soldier Killed In Iraq
A British soldier has been killed while serving in Iraq, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced. The soldier, from the Parachute Regiment, is reported to have died on Wednesday 5 September. The MoD said he sustained fatal injuries while conducting routine operations in support of ongoing Coalition activity.
British Soldier Killed In Iraq
A British soldier has been killed while serving in Iraq, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced. The soldier, from the Parachute Regiment, is reported to have died on Wednesday 5 September. The MoD said he sustained fatal injuries while conducting routine operations in support of ongoing Coalition activity.
31 March 2004
Five Coalition soldiers killed in Iraq bomb attack
Five Coalition soldiers have been killed in an area west of Baghdad today when the vehicle they were travelling in was destroyed by a roadside bomb, it has been reported today. The nationalities of the soldiers has not yet been confirmed. However, Bloomberg has reported that the five were US military personnel.
Five Coalition soldiers killed in Iraq bomb attack
Five Coalition soldiers have been killed in an area west of Baghdad today when the vehicle they were travelling in was destroyed by a roadside bomb, it has been reported today. The nationalities of the soldiers has not yet been confirmed. However, Bloomberg has reported that the five were US military personnel.
24 March 2004
Baghdad hotel hit in missile attack
A hotel used by Western journalists and contractors in central Baghdad has been hit by a missile, according to reports emerging today. The sixth floor of the Sheraton Hotel was hit early this morning by a missile, but there were no injuries.
Baghdad hotel hit in missile attack
A hotel used by Western journalists and contractors in central Baghdad has been hit by a missile, according to reports emerging today. The sixth floor of the Sheraton Hotel was hit early this morning by a missile, but there were no injuries.
12 December 2003
Coalition strategy led to hundreds of Iraqi civilian deaths: report
Hundreds of civilian deaths could have been avoided during the US-led invasion of Iraq had the military not used cluster bombs and indulged in opportunistic decapitation strikes against regime leaders, according to the UN's Human Rights Watch.
Coalition strategy led to hundreds of Iraqi civilian deaths: report
Hundreds of civilian deaths could have been avoided during the US-led invasion of Iraq had the military not used cluster bombs and indulged in opportunistic decapitation strikes against regime leaders, according to the UN's Human Rights Watch.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Cloudy with longer spells of rain during the morning, this rain heavy at times. Generally brighter in the afternoon, but with scattered and at times heavy showers. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A mainly dry evening and night with isolated showers dying out and some longer clear spells. Then it will cloud over towards morning with some heavy showers. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
