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British soldiers found guilty of Iraq abuse

Two British soldiers were found guilty today of abusing Iraqi civilian prisoners at an aid camp in Basra.

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Soldier shown abusing Iraqis a ‘war hero’

A BRITISH soldier who was photographed abusing Iraqi prisoners was described as a war hero who was only following orders at his court martial yesterday.

Thu, 20 Jan, 2005

Prisoner abuse hearing told of order

A senior British army officer issued an order reminding soldiers they could not assault prisoners only five days after the “Operation Ali Baba” abuse scandal, a court martial heard today.

Wed, 19 Jan, 2005

British army major to testify at abuse court martial

A British army major who unlawfully ordered his soldiers to punish Iraqi civilians by “working them hard” is expected to give evidence today at the “Operation Ali Baba” court martial in Germany.

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