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Archive Home > 2009 > September > 13 > Afghan prisoners gain rights in new system

Afghan prisoners gain rights in new system

Attempt to change overseas detention policy is first of Obama presidency

By The Washington Post / The Bulletin
September 13, 2009

WASHINGTON — Hundreds of prisoners held by the U.S. military in Afghanistan will for the first time have the right to challenge their indefinite detention and call witnesses in their defense under a new review system being put in place this week, according to administration officials.

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