Human rights body concerned about CIA ‘torture’ flights

The North's Human Rights Commission has expressed concern about the possible use of Belfast International Airport by the CIA.

Human rights body concerned about CIA ‘torture’ flights
Tue, 06 Dec, 2005 - 08:30

The North's Human Rights Commission has expressed concern about the possible use of Belfast International Airport by the CIA.

The body said it was concerned that the US intelligence agency could be transporting suspected Islamic militants through the airport as part of its controversial "extraordinary rendition programme".

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