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Former Afghan intelligence chief sentenced to death

An Afghan court today found a communist-era intelligence chief guilty of ordering hundreds of killings and sentenced him to death by shooting.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2006

Afghanistan: Two sentenced to death for kidnapping worker

An Afghan court today sentenced to death two men after it found them guilty of kidnapping an Italian aid worker for three weeks this year, and murdering the son of an Afghan businessman.

Thu, 22 Dec, 2005

Americans jailed for abuse of prisoners

THREE Americans accused of torturing Afghans in a private jail were jailed for up to ten years yesterday after a trial denounced by the defence as failing to meet basic international standards of fairness.

Thu, 16 Sep, 2004

'Freelance' American torturers jailed

Three Americans accused of torturing Afghans in a private jail were jailed for up to 10 years today after a trial denounced by the defence as failing to meet basic international standards of fairness.

Wed, 15 Sep, 2004