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Iraq shoe-thrower ‘tortured in jail’

THE Iraqi television reporter jailed for throwing his shoes at former US president George W Bush was freed yesterday and said he was tortured by electric shocks and simulated drowning in custody.

Wed, 16 Sep, 2009

US military had detained Bush shoe attacker

The Iraqi TV reporter who hurled his shoes at US President George Bush was kidnapped once by militants and, separately, detained briefly by the US military.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2008

Arab world praises Iraqi shoe-throwing 'hero'

Thousands of Iraqis took to the streets today to demand the release of a reporter who threw his shoes at President George Bush.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2008

Iraqis protest for release of shoe-throwing reporter

Thousands of Iraqis took to the streets today to demand the release of a reporter who threw his shoes at President George Bush during a press conference.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2008