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May 22, 2013

Body of Afghan Torture Victim Found Near U.S. Base 
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The mangled corpse of an Afghan torture victim has been found near a
U.S. military base in Afghanistan. The victim, Sayid Mohammad, was last
seen being taken to the base for interrogation in November. His body was
found with both feet cut off. Afghan officials are seeking the arrest of
an Afghan-American interpreter on charges of murder and torture. The
interpreter was reportedly identified in a video showing Mohammad's
abuse. Mohammad is one of 17 people who disappeared after reportedly
being seized in Wardak province. The U.S. military says its soldiers
were not involved in the abductions, but have not released the findings
of an internal probe.

 

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