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Baha Mousa's death was revenge, father tells inquiry
Basra :: Iraq | about 1 month ago
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Baha Mousa , the Iraqi man who died after being beaten and abused in British military custody in Basra in 2003, was singled out for maltreatment in "revenge" after his father reported a number of British soldiers for looting, the older man told the public...
Tags: Baha Mousa, Daoud Mousa, Basra, mousa died, revenge attack
Baha Mousa inquiry: soldiers 'routinely used banned interrogation methods'
London :: United Kingdom | about 1 month ago
Credibility The British soldiers responsible for the death of an Iraqi detainee were not just "a few bad apples", a public inquiry heard today. Hotel receptionist Baha Mousa , 26, died in UK military custody in Basra, southern Iraq , in September 2003 after being...
Tags: Iraq, southern iraq, Baha Mousa, Basra, lawyer says
Britain ends military operations in Iraq
Baghdad :: Iraq | 3 months ago
Credibility The British military lowered the flag over its Basra headquarters on Thursday to mark the official end of its combat mission in Iraq. After six years as the main battlefield ally of the United States, Britain conducted a formal transfer of authority to...
Tags: Iraqi, Baghdad, U.S, Basra, Aung San Suu Kyi, baghdad mosque
CNPC Plans to Take Majority of Iraqi Field
Baghdad :: Iraq | 3 months ago
Credibility A BP spokesman declined to comment on any changes in the company’s stake but said it was proceeding with the finalisation of the contract. “We won the bid and we’re now moving towards finalisation of the contract,” said Toby Odone, a London-based BP...
3 Coalition Soldiers Killed in Southern Iraq
Baghdad :: Iraq | 3 months ago
Credibility Three soldiers were killed in an attack on a coalition forces base in the former Shiite militia stronghold of Basra, the U.S. military said Friday. The soldiers were killed about 9:15 p.m. Thursday when their base near Basra's airport was hit by "indirect...
Tags: Iraqi, Basra, Baghdad Jadida, U.S, soldiers kill, indirect fire, Shiite, operating base, contingency operating, Minnesota National Guard
UK opens Iraq detainee death probe
London :: United Kingdom | 3 months ago
Credibility Britain has launched a public inquiry into the death of an Iraqi civilian and the alleged mistreatment of nine others at the hands of British soldiers in southern Iraq. Baha Mousa, a 26-year-old hotel clerk, was beaten and died 24 hours after he and six...
Tags: Iraqi, Baha Mousa, public inquiry, British, iraqis prisoners, iraqis detainees, military custody, Basra, soldiers screamed
Inquiry opens into Iraqi's death
Basra :: Iraq | 3 months ago
Credibility A public inquiry into the death of an Iraqi civilian in British military custody six years ago is due to open. Baha Mousa, 26, died during detention by soldiers from the former Queen's Lancashire Regiment after his arrest at a Basra hotel with nine other...
Tags: Iraqi, Baha Mousa, British, public inquiry, iraqis civilians, Basra, soldiers screaming, southern iraq, hotel receptionist
MoD may face hundreds of new torture claims
Basra :: Iraq | 4 months ago
Credibility Baha Mousa's sons Hassan (left) and Ali, hold up a family photo at their home in Basra in 2005 The Ministry of Defence faces the threat of hundreds of claims for alleged abuse and torture of Iraqi civilians by British soldiers. Lawyers say emerging evidence...
Tags: Baha Mousa, Basra
Soldiers invade Classical Brits
Basra :: Iraq | 5 months ago
Credibility Trumpeter Alison Balsom become the first Brit to win female artist of the year An album recorded in sweltering conditions on a British air base in Basra has scooped one of classical music's top prizes at last night's Classical Brit Awards. The Royal...
Tags: classical brits, brits awarded, Basra, Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Katherine Jenkins, Iraqi, Andrea Bocelli, named albums, Royal Albert Hall, professional musicians
Disabled soldier finishes London marathon
Basra :: Iraq | 6 months ago
Credibility Major Phil Packer completed the 42 kilometre course on crutches, defying doctors who told him he would never walk again. After crossing the finish line to a rousing welcome, the 36-year-old said this was an important victory for him. "It makes you want...
Tags: London Marathon, Maj Phil Packer, major phil, finishing line, Iraq, rocket attack, finishing london, Basra, soldier finishing
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