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Coalition forces detain, release suspected terrorists

Multi-National Force-Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Approximately 2,300 suspected terrorists and insurgents were detained and 1,085 released from brigade and division-level internment facilities during August by Coalition forces assigned to Multi-National Corps – Iraq.

The suspects were taken into custody under the suspicion they were supporting or conducting operations against Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces.

On average, about 50 percent of all suspects detained are released after an investigation by the Detention Review Authority concludes there is insufficient evidence.

“There is a fair and impartial system in place,” said Col. Arnaldo Claudio, MNC-I provost marshal. “They are detained based on probable cause, and while in custody, they are cared for, adhering to established international standards in accordance with the principles outlined in Geneva Convention IV.”

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT MULTI-NATIONAL CORPS-IRAQ, BY E-MAIL AT MNCI-PAO-VICTORYMAINJOC@IRAQ.CENTCOM.MIL.